Originally Posted by
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"Is there an insulator block between the intake manifold and the carburetor?"
Originally Posted by "Hollow65
Lincoln, Would a phenolic or a wood spacer under the carb help?
I think they were a phenolic material.

http://www.classicparts.com/1954-62-Carburetor-Insulator-L-6-235/productinfo/81%2D212/#.WR0Couv3arU

http://www.classicparts.com/1937-54-Carburetor-Insulator-L-6-216/productinfo/81%2D211/#.WR0Cyuv3arU


Tim
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1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.