I purchased a 196 OHV engine out of a 1965 Rambler at auction for thirty five bucks. Here is the engine in Arizona:
It cost $150 to ship it, though, via uship.com. Here is the engine on my engine cart that my son and I built:
The trailer jacks earned their keep getting the engine into the shed. I believe the engine will run OK, and will be working on it during the winter. Stay tuned for 196 OHV fun-o-rama.
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