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GM Chevy 216 Remanufactured Engine

Remanufactured Chevy 216 Engine Builder

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Straight 6 GM Chevy 216 Engine Rebuild.

216 Chevy Engine Rebuilding Service.

Model: 1948 GM Chevy 216 3.5L Inline-6 OHV 12V.

It was time to give this engine a complete facelift and remanufacture all the components to their former glory.

Here is the agenda for the rebuild:
Inspection, Teardown, and Cleaning.
Block Work: Bore, Hone, and Deck the engine block.
Head Work: Valve Job includes Resurface, Grind valves, Cut 3-angle valve seats, New Exhaust guides and valve stem seals.  Clean, paint, and assemble.  Any missing, damaged, or broken parts will be replaced.
Machine Work- Recondition Crankshaft, Camshaft, and Connecting Rods.

Order New Engine parts; Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Timing, Gaskets, Oil pump, etc.
Last step, assembly!

A shot Before we start any work. It will look a lot better later!

Before Rebuild

GM Chevy 216 engine before rebuild

Time to tear it down and make sure all the components look good.

MACHINE SERVICES

216 VALVE JOB

So, as I was compiling all the photos for this post, I realized I didn’t get any shots during the valve job, except this one. The best shots of the head are when its finished on the block.  My bad.  Here is what we did.  VJ: Pressure test, Magnaflux for cracks, Resurfaced to a nice flat surface to mate up with the block. Grind valves, Cut 3-angle valve seats, Lap valves, Install new exhaust guides, install new valve stem seals, clean, paint, and assemble.

BLOCK WORK

Time for some block love.  Bore and Hone cylinder finish with proper crosshatch.  Clean in hot tank to remove any metals.  Deck the block surface so the head mates up nicely.  Last we put a coat of primer, then a few coats of paint.

CHEVY 216 ASSEMBLY

New engine parts ordered and delivered; Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Gaskets, Freeze plugs, Timing Set, and Oil pump. Block work is finished.  Valve Job is in progress. Connecting Rods, Crank and Cam reconditioned-reground and polished. We’ve got all the ingredients to start building the Short Block.

Short Block Components

GM Chevy 216 reconditioned connecting rods

Bottom End

Now that the block work is complete, it’s cleaned and painted, it time to start installing the parts and components.  Starting with the new cam bearings and reground cam. Add in Crank and main bearings.  Connecting rods and pistons, then the timing set.  This beast is coming together.

Earlier, we cleaned up and painted the covers.

Looking Nice!

Chevy GM 216 Cover makeover

Better shot of the decking.  Pistons, Rings, Connecting rods, and rod bearings installed.  Scoopers/ Dippers all cleaned up.

Chevy 216 Long Block Assembly

Cylinder head is bolted on and we are installing the oil pump, tubing and pickup. We’ll finish off with the gaskets, oil pan, side and valve covers.

Remanufactured Chevy 216 Long Block Engine

216 Chevy engine rebuild

GM Chevy 216 Inline-6 Rebuilt Engine

Rebuild is complete and ready for pickup.

It's a beauty!

Rebuilt Chevy GM 216 engine builder

Do you need your Chevy 216 rebuilt?

Contact us by Email or 818 767-6603 to get an estimate.

Automotive Machine Shop Services available:
Bore, Hone, Deck engine block.
Grind Crankshaft
Grind Camshaft
Cylinder head repair and/or Valve Job

Engine Rebuild Kits Available.

Remanufactured GM Chevy 216 Engine Rebuild Shop.

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26 Comments

  1. katsu
    July 13, 20214:26 pm -

    1938 Chevrolet 216 engine connecting rod tightening torque oil clearance

    Reply
  2. Jaime
    May 23, 20213:14 pm -

    Hello.
    Do you have a 216 3.5L cylinder head I can purchase?

    Reply
  3. Paul Cochran
    April 24, 20216:09 pm -

    1950 Chevy deluxe with 216 was burning oil in 1971 was parked in barn till now approx to rebuild?

    Reply
  4. ERENESTO SANCHEZ B.
    March 5, 20215:04 pm -

    I require a complete 216 engine to install it in a 1953 pic up I have a transmission and everything I need, how much does it cost me

    regards

    Ernesto Sanchez B.

    Reply
  5. Bruce mcneil
    January 30, 20215:46 pm -

    I am needing to have a 216 out of a 41 Chevy pickup rebuilt. The original 216 had a frozen broken block I found another one I don’t know anything about and would like to have rebuilt

    Reply
  6. Kevin Pfaff
    January 5, 202112:25 pm -

    Please send a quote on rebuilding my 1942 Super Deluxe 216. It runs but really smokes bad. Too bad to drive it.
    Thanks,
    Kevin

    Reply
  7. Austin Wilken
    December 18, 20203:56 pm -

    Can you give me a price to rebuild a 1949 216 . It has good compression and runs fine just leaks oil and want it gone through for peace of mind. Thank you

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  8. Brian hardy
    December 3, 20201:39 pm -

    looking for a rebuilt 216 for a 1954 chevy pick up.

    Reply
  9. Jake Derosas
    October 18, 20202:59 pm -

    Hello, I have a 1949 Chevy Deluxe Styleline with a 216 Small block. Trying to completely refurbish and bring the car back to life. Everything is rusted below including suspension, brakes, transmission, etc.,

    I am looking for a quota and an approximate timeframe. I have pictures as well.

    I’d like to keep the same engine, but just have it up and running as smooth as possible as if it was brand new.

    I was also thinking, what would it take to just have to the entire car worked on from interior/exterior/undercarriage, engine. And if so, how will that process take place?

    Kind regards!

    Reply
  10. craig barker
    October 2, 20209:23 am -

    i need an estimate on a 216 cu in. 3.5L chevy rebuild looking at your work it looks fantastic!

    Reply
  11. cliff jones
    August 9, 20208:05 pm -

    Hi there

    Do you have crate engines 216 rebuilt and if so the cost please .

    Reply
  12. Octavio Chavez
    July 1, 20204:31 pm -

    Got a 216 in my 50 chevy styleline. Running, Has oil leaks,
    What would a rebuild cost?
    Thank you

    Reply
  13. Cesar Palma
    June 11, 202010:39 pm -

    Hello, I need a price on rebuilding my 1953 chevy 216 engine and time frame from beginning to end. Currently engine is running but has really bad main seal leaks.
    Thank you
    Cesar

    Reply
  14. Gary Cash
    March 22, 20208:16 am -

    I have a 1949 Chev 3600 pickup with a 216 motor. It hasn’t been started for 22 years. It is froze. Can you give me an estimate on a complete rebuilt of this motor or purchasing a replacement 216. I also know the clutch and fly wheel are needing work as well.

    Reply
  15. Fred Burow
    January 9, 202012:58 pm -

    I have a 1940 gmc half ton pu . The 6 cly engine has been exposed to the elements for many yrs. engine does not turn over. Can this be rebuilt and at what cost. Thanks

    Reply

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