I love my 216. I've read some vintage racing reports and it seems the hotrodders of that era prefered the splash oil engines over the pressure engines. Many claimed they were more reliable. Keep the oil changed and don't try to set a land speed record with it & it'll last forever.

Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.