I just measured the lifter bores on the bare 216 block I have. As close as I can measure (that thing is sludgy and kind of like the proverbial tar baby ) the spacing between lifters is 1-7/8".
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.