There is absolutely nothing wrong with either the original 216 which will be difficulkt to find remanufactured or a 55+ 235 car engine if you want something a little stronger and quiter. For what you have described you only be wasting $ on a 261. The 292 would require a different bell housing as I recall.

And BTW..WELCOME aboard.


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Dave
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