56 235 engine in my 53, running mechanical lifters with stock oil pressure gauge. At speed it pegs the needle at 30psi. Warmed up at idle about 10psi.


1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration