47, I wouldn't even rebuild engine if it runs OK. Have you had running yet? Just put on new gaskets and paint and leave alone. I'm wondering if you really do have a 216 or if someone replaced it and needed the later year x-over for it to set in. Around 54 they went to angled feet on bellhousing as the early ones used straight mounts. Check the flat-angled spot behind distributor for engine code stamp and also the casting numbers in/on block and heads. Post them here or go to
www.inliners.org site for their list of #'s. I like the old sixes. Will be much easier to put in another six rather than cobble in a newer V-8. Can use later 235 and drop right in. Rebuilding 216 is OK, tricky if you're not familier with them to set-up the shims for bearing clearances. OR, can change to insert bearings by changing rods and other things, but costs more that way. Inliners can help you with all those ideas.
Just ignore Proffit, he's using too many Med's again. I think he's depressed again!
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