Is there a shortage of 216 Engines?

[Pete Ashby]

Originally Posted by Richard Farrant

Hi Max,

I have to admit to be biased towards Bedfords !

How did the trip after Corowa go?

regards, Richard

Tut Tut Mr Farrant

[US6]

Out of left field, but I'm pretty sure an early Toyota Land Cruiser engine will bolt straight up as well. Of course, that might be harder to find in the UK than a Chev.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by US6

Out of left field, but I'm pretty sure an early Toyota Land Cruiser engine will bolt straight up as well. Of course, that might be harder to find in the UK than a Chev.

I had a C60S with that engine, it was a nice fit and power to weight ratio. The carby was a bit large to fit inside the engine cover. It came to me with that engine fitted and I believe there were a couple of holes which needed to be drilled somewhere to make it fit.

[Richard Farrant]

At least a Bedford engine is a GM product....... but a Toyota