Worn out 216's get a bad rap due to low oil pressure and excessive rod bearing clearances. The rods don't affect oil pressure because they're externally lubed by the spray tubes, but loose rods do get noisy. The modifications I'm planning for the next one I build - - - -insert rod bearings, aluminum pistons, higher-volume oil pump, and a lip type rear oil seal, should make a good engine much better. I'll also be doing the break-in run on a dyno, so no road miles will be needed for ring seating.
Jerry


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