CHEVROLET 1937 & 1938 216.5 cu. in.
Todays entry is a GM 216 engine with Block Casting# 838710 fitting 1937-38 passenger cars and trucks.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between your late model 235 engine and a 216?
Scroll down for photos and specifications. Enjoy!
GM 216 DETAILS
Specifications
Block Casting#: 838710
Head Casting#: 838773
Years: 1937-1938
Engine: GM 216.5 3.5L OHV 12V L6
Cylinders: Six In Line
Features:
- Low Pressure Oiling System – Splash System, utilizes Oil Dippers/Scoopers
- Babbitted Connecting Rods
- Oil Pan has Troughs with pipes
- Front Mount Only
- Short Style Water Pump
Locating the Numbers
Many people want to get a replacement engine. We determine a match by the Casting number, only.
Engines may have been swapped, changed, and replaced over the years, what you think should be in the car/truck, may not always be the case.
Using the Casting Number is the best way to determine if we have a match.
This Labled photo gives you the details.
Note: The Date Code is based on the Casting number.
Since this is a 1937-38 block, we know the “8”, means 1938.
Head and Block
Only a few photos of the engine components on this build. Guess I was MIA with the camera.
Oil Pan
Oil pan has the drain plug on the side.
Long Block Assembly
I missed shots of the Short Block Assembly. Next time.
Specifications for 1937 and 1938 for passenger cars and trucks
Cool data from the GM Vehicle Information Kits for these years.
For those who need to know, I’ve got pages from the GM Heritage Archive, the Engine Sections, for 1937/38 for Passenger Car and Trucks. The data may be the same in each, but I figured putting up all 4 was good.
1937 Chevrolet Passenger Car Vehicle Kit pages
1937 Chevrolet Truck Vehicle Kit pages
216 Engine Assembled
That’s a wrap on the GM 216 engine with Casting # 838710.
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