Thanks Drew!
I just need the engine to last for a while longer while I put my 261 together.
Which I purchased when I saw the repaired crack in the 216.
So the Head gasket is just another temp fix as I'd purchased the gasket set then I saw the crack so I had the gasket here anyway.

Jeremy

1950 Chevy 3800 1-Ton Long Bed
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Sold all the bikes, leaving California behind.