Choices: 1942 F15 vs 1942 C15

[Tony Smith]

And as far as the Chev Engine, I would say that all the ease of rebuilding comments would apply to the post-war 235 (aka Blue Flame) engines with full oiling and insert bearings. The wartime 216 as fitted to CMPs with babbit bearings and dipper oiling takes someone with Old-School knowledge to rebuild and set up for reliable long life.

Wartime Ford and Chev engines both have more than their fair share of quirks that can confuse the modern mechanic, but they can be equally reliable with knowledgeable maintenance and support.

I would suggest that these days there is far more specialist Ford Flathead aftermarket support than there is for the Chev Stovebolt, but only because I have been looking in the right places.