Hey all,
I am helping a friend with his 216.
On the 2 that I have re-habbed they are very very quiet when running, you barely hear any exhaust noise.
FYI My 2 216's are a 49 engine and a 52 engine.
Both have the doughnut style exhaust seal.
The exhaust on my friend's truck has a flat flange that you use a flat gasket on.
His is noticeably louder- he has a modern muffler and new exhaust, both of mine are original from 1949, rust and all.
Why is his louder- the flat gasket type seal vs the doughnut?