Chev 216 loose piston pin - which one ?

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by motto

The GMC 270 uses a 1-1/2" diameter top hose if I remember correctly. I may be able to help you out with the top section of one of those to save you having to make something up. The lower section should be the same.
Let me know if you're interested and I will check it out.
I've also got a quantity of those carb gaskets with the four notches though I'm not certain they are the correct size for your application.

Dave

hi motto

That is a generous offer !

I will see how I go ....

I might try making a thermo housing with a BSP threaded fitting . Aluminium would be OK to use for this job . BSP fittings are ubiquitous and most hardware stores have stock .

The lower hose is 1 3/4" I think ?

When I pulled down this 216 engine, the original brass bellows thermostat was still in situ with a 1940 date on it , stuck in the open position . The new thermostat I put in , in 1998 , has corroded away and collapsed .

BTW these new aluminium radiators are prone to corrosion by a chemical/electrical reaction. The coolant can act as an electrolyte and the whole thing turns into a battery ! Good grounding is required to reduce this problem .

[Mike K]

hey dave motto

I will take that GMC thermo top housing, if you can find one

The mod I had in mind is just too difficult .

The GMC top housing should do the trick .

The Toyota 2F engine is based on a chevy engine .... a quick search found this ............ looks similar to a chevy housing but the price is ridiculous .

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TOYOTA-F2...item230d8e5c3d

Thanks Mike

[Mike K]

Did some more looking .

Well, it seems that any early Holden V8 or chevy V8 eg 350 327 thermo housing top will fit the old 216

Even the chrysler 318 V8 housing will fit . I wandered down to the neighbour and checked his V8 engines out with the old 216 thermo housing.. all are the same bolt pattern

I will buy one on epay ..... Mike

[motto (RIP)]

OK Mike.
I did sort out a GMC thermostat housing upper section and it is 1-1/2" diameter where the hose fits on.
I will put it back on the shelf.

Dave

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Mike,

Looks like the trusty old C8 is getting a thorough make over

Found this radiator for sale - forgive my ignorance, but could it be a Chevrolet one?

Thanks,
Hanno

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

Found this radiator for sale - forgive my ignorance, but could it be a Chevrolet one?

Hanno

Not sure , but it does appear to be the same shape as the repro Chevy HOT ROD radiator I bought recently . It could be from a 1930's era Chev truck , the hose outlets do match up with Chev . The rounded top tank indicates a early 30's design to me . Just a guess .

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Not sure , but it does appear to be the same shape as the repro Chevy HOT ROD radiator I bought recently . It could be from a 1930's era Chev truck , the hose outlets do match up with Chev . The rounded top tank indicates a early 30's design to me . Just a guess .

Thanks Mike,

I forwarded the ad to a fellow MLU member restoring a C8.

H.