Most of the inline 6's of that era look the same externally, so you'll need to get casting numbers off the engine to determine what it is. There are many references for this.
Yes, I do realize that. Sellers for these trucks are spoiled these days and only provide so much. Was just hoping that the “expert” eyes may see something that I don’t. Thank you though.
Valve cover says not 216. Fenton headers. Interesting steering box fill and oil filter. Ballast resistor says 12V. Why would someone "want" a 216 except to be a purist. Did you buy it or are thinking of buying it?
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
Valve cover says not 216. Fenton headers. Interesting steering box fill and oil filter. Ballast resistor says 12V. Why would someone "want" a 216 except to be a purist. Did you buy it or are thinking of buying it?
Thanks for your input. To answer your question: Purist Thought about it.
I forgot where I was. I will probably hear an ear full now from some 216 lovers. They are an interesting historic peek into automotive history. How's that? Best suited for tinker types, mechanically inclined with lots of machine tools, time and money. That OK? I my self would be interested in a reliable motor that I can get off-the-shelf parts for. I've poured so many rabbit or bobbit or babbitt bearings.... I can't even tell you. Won't do it anymore. Like grampa would say, "Don't go straight, go V8". "Slap a SBC or a BBC in there boys".
I appreciate you thougts. Not really part of my original question, but still nice information. Maybe you want to start a new thread if you’d like more thoughts on that.
