Thank you all for the response. We are going for drivability and reliability. Sounds like reliability with any Stovebolt isn't an issue, other than typical mechanical failures we would experience with any engine of that age. Ideally we keep the 216 and 3 on the Tree. We would do mostly backroad driving but there are occasions where we would be in the highway. Is rear-gearing the rear end is a possibility?
I will definitely read the articles and links. Thank you!!
We are going to try to get her going next week. She turns freely by hand but we still put Marvel's Mystery Oil in the spark plug sockets and crank case and let it sit for a few day to help. Will drain and refill before starting her. Any thoughts on re-gears the rear axle?
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