Originally Posted by Phak1
I bought a new set from eBay and they were perfect. That vender is currently out of stock but I found another with a 99.9% rating. search for “2 Rocker Arm Shafts 1941-1962 Chevrolet 216 235 6-cylinder CHEVY NEW PAIR” by seller “old.parts”.

I think either style you have pictured will work. You could even take an earlier one and pinch off the overflow to pressurize the shaft.

Thanks for the tip, I will check back on ebay. I did order the oil connector part to get me going for now.


Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
To the best of my knowledge, any rocker arm shaft from a 216, 235 or 261 (1941-62) will interchange. There are a couple of different designs of rocker arms. Your engine will need the ones with the lubrication groove offset from the spit hole on top of the rocker.
Jerry

I think you are correct but all I know is what I have been reading on forums like this one. My current rocker shafts have a flattish portion along the bottom of the shaft where the holes are

Originally Posted by ndkid275
I might have the rocker arm shaft you are looking for. Let me take a look! I have about 2-3 sets laying in a box.

Chris

Thank you Chris, let me know if you do. I am going to use mine for now but if everything works out and this engine works I'd like to replace these.