Well...

I'm far from an expert on values, especially what they might be where you are.
That said, being a mechanic myself, I have no fear of the 216's.
And I for one put a value on a car having the engine it's supposed to have.

If it were me, and if the 216's are 1940 or later production (identifiable by the oil distributor valve), I'd jump on those for $100 each as possibilities for the future of your '41.
But that's just my opinion. 🙂
Hopefully others nearer to you will offer their opinions as well.