Originally Posted by Pre '68 Dave
No oil distributor = full pressure in my mind.
This would be the first I have ever heard of a '53 235 with full pressure without captain's bars. But the Canadian engines seem to have a lot of surprises. One that comes to mind is the Canadian 216 with short side cover.
Carl

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission