Not all 216's are the same
The 216 engine that was used in the chev blitz was made in Canada from 1937 to 1945 and this can be identified by having a single hole from the waterpump to the block and having dome top pistons .
This same engine was produced in the USA from 1937 until 1940/41
In 1940/41 the engine underwent a change in the USA and came out with two holes going from the water pump to the block and flat top pistons plus other internal engine changes , this engine was produced until 1947.
Australia in 1942 received from the USA a considerable number of chev trucks Model M 160'' W/base for war support ( in Aust we call them Lend/Lease trucks ) .
It is possible over the years that these engines have become transplanted in blitz's or vice versa and this make ordering engine parts a bit tricky , when ordering parts on line from the USA keep in mind that blitz engines are the 1937 to 1940/41 engine .
Jim S.
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jim sewell
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