Dave,

You should be given the Stovebolt Engine LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for this item and write-up alone.

Of course, your knowledge, wisdom, and website also deserves OTHER lifetime achievement awards.

Thanks,
Tim

Tim
1954Advance-Design.com
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.