Dave,
In response to your statement about the mfg date of the 216, I tried researching the motor number online but what I have does not make complete sense. The engine number I have is AAFII52343 which doesn't match up 100% to what I found at http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/. I plan on taking another look at the number to make sure I wrote it down properly. I would much rather use the 216 flywheel, clutch and starter as the starter has been professionally rebuilt and the clutch parts are new also. I will let you know what I find out.

Patrick