I recently bought a '49 3600, with original parts, including the engine. The engine has the (apparently common) 'babbit rod knock' and recently started burning oil.
I'm a newbie, not mechanically savvy, and am torn between replacing it with a 235 or having it rebuilt.
The engine only has 43,000 miles on it and the rest of the truck is in very good shape. I'm weighing the pro's and con's of a 'numbers matching' truck with a stronger/more reliable engine. Any advice?
Lastly, what would one expect to pay for a good rebuild of the 216 or for a reliable (rebuilt) 235? Is there a significant value difference for 'numbers matching' if I restore the truck? Thank you in advance for any help.
