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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 305 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 305 | I was wondering on a Chevy 1951 216 if the valves are stuck will the piston hit it and damage the valves
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 113 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 113 | There should not be a problem with pistons striking valves in 216 or 235 engines. In stock configuration, these are non-interference engines.
1955 1st Series 3100 ol'55 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,674 | A 235 can have interference problems between the connecting rod bolts and the camshaft core if the cam gets out of time, but they have a longer stroke than a 216. I don't believe a 216 will have any risk of contact anywhere, including the valves.
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