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Re: Best engine choice for swapping out a 1953 216 IL 6cyl
Deegs53 #1473949 11/05/2022 12:56 AM
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261 - JIm Carter Truck Parts

Chris Sweet's excellent description of the installation of the 3.55 R&P.


Tim
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1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.
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