Hard to beat a Briggs & Stratton in any shape or form.
I have a 283 in my 54 truck that I rebuilt with all new components and tons of machine shop work.
I have another 283 on the engine stand for my 46 ford.
But...
I have two 327 small journal blocks that I might ditch the 283 in my ford for.
If I had a tight budget though I'd get me a 350 block and a rebuild it with a $169.00 rebuild kit from Northern.
Depends on personal preference.
It makes you wonder if someday all of the "different" motors will be forgotten due to lack of knowledge.
