Engine


Below are pictures the engine before and after it was removed. Overall, the engine is in excellent mechanical condition with a new rocker arm assembly, pushrods, and lifters. Also shown below are pictures of the completed engine compartment. This original engine's specifications are:

  • 216.5 cu. in
  • 6.6:1 Compression Ratio
  • 3.4995" - 3.5015" Bore
  • 92 HP
  • Solid Lifter
  • 1 Barrel Rochester Carburetor w/ Manual choke

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Restored Specifications: I have replaced the original 216 engine with a more "modern" 261 cu. in. engine taken from a 1962 Chevrolet truck. I don't currently have all the engine's specifications, but can say this much about it:

  • 261 cu. in.
  • Head from a 1953 Chevrolet car
  • Split exhaust manifold from a '53 to '55 Corvette
  • Hydraulic Lifters
  • Full Pressure
  • 1 Barrel Rochester "BC" Carburetor w/ Automatic Choke

Below are pictures I took before, during and after the rebuild.

 

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