Here's a 216 in a little more complete condition:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1947...ck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4ced704b6d

Notice that the sheet-metal side cover goes all the way up the side of the engine to the valve cover. All the 216's I'm aware of with the possible exception of the 1953 model engines had the tall side cover. 235 splash-oil engines from 1941 to 52 had the same configuration. Later model engines had a side cover that did not extend over the side of the cylinder head.
Jerry

Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 02/02/2010 4:19 AM.

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