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I'm looking for stuff for a gear change. Although I readily see the merit, I can't put aluminum pistons in a freshly rebuilt 216.
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I apologize if I stole this thread, although I think we all have learned from it.
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Chevgene,
This was an excellent post. Would you consider the '48 "wider" dippers good insurance ? I have the oil pan off and and have already adjusted the oil tubes. (posted in '37-'42) And would consider any up-grade to rod bearing lubrication peace of mind.
Would you be kind enough to offer the part number for these particular dippers ?
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Most rebuilders use aluminum pistons.
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The Chevrolet part number for the wide dppers was 3835884. While the sides of the narrow dipper are straight the wide dipper looks like some one twisted a screw driver in a narrow dipper to buldge the sides oout. They fit 1937-1953. Its a good idea to replace the dippers if the rod bolt/nuts have been tightened several times.
The 1933-1934 also had narrow dippers. The 1935 and 1936 had their version of a wide dipper. The wide mouth dippers were sold for replacement on the 1933-1934 after aboout 1936.
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Chevgene,
Would you check my post in '37-'42 under 216 oil pan gauge settings part 2? There is a good pic of the dipper currently in this engine. It appears to be a "wide" dipper as you just described.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
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Yes, those are the wide dippers.
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