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| | | | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 35 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 35 | my daughter bought a 51 chevy pickup last summer,we drove it home more or less in one piece but now the 216 died. what are my engine swap choices that keep the floor starter that my daughter says must stay. (soo cool) I understand a newer 235 might fit with only a waterpump change. Is that true? Are there other options? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 985 | 235 OR 261 are your options for the original look. you may want to search the site I am sure that we have had a post or 2 about this subject. Welcome to the board!
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | duddygoober,
1954-1962 235 or 261 are the most desirable engines for 216 replacements (unless someone wants to stay original). Depending on what vehicle the engine comes out of, you might need to swap/replace motor mounts, bell housing, flywheel, starter, water pump, thermostat housing, and/or exhaust manifold.
As Brian suggests, for more information look through old postings throughout this forum.
Good luck to you and your daughter.
Tim | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 990 | fyi - my 59 1 ton had a 235 with the floor starter. | | |
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