The more I read, the more confused I get, lol. I was thinking about switching out the 216 in my '46 truck for something a little more modern but close enough looking to the original, so a 236 or 261 seemed like the answer. Most of the ones I'm finding are in need of rebuilding but I'm getting number on rebuilds in the $3,500 + range. And that's assuming the block and head have no cracks. The prices I'm getting for the rebuild of the 216 are about the same, and that includes replacing the babbets with bearings. Now I've found a 235 that allegedly has been rebuilt. The casting numbers of the block is 3835911 and the head is 3836848. According to Advanced Design.com that block number was either a '53, '54 or '55 Corvette, a '54 truck, or a '55 car. The head was a '56 or later head. According to the current owner it was in a '54 truck and it runs. It's less than half of what they're asking for a rebuild so perhaps this might be the better way to go.
Any tips or suggestions?
Joe
