Use the original 1953 water pump with the water pump relocation plate made/sold by Pre '68 Dave.

This places the original style pump in the correct (1953) location for optimal cooling.

Use the 1953-55st fan and pulley

http://chev235guy.blogspot.com/search/label/Water%20Pump%20Relocation%20Adapter

This may not be easier for you, if you do not have the 1953 style parts (pump/pulley/fan-blade).

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.