Here is a picture of both an oil bath air filter and a correctly mounted by-pass oil filter on my ‘52 with a 235. To my knowledge, they would both be correct for your ‘53 216.
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Last edited by Phak1; 02/17/2023 1:09 PM.

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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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