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327amc,

The head casting number also confirms it's a 261 (same casting number used from 1956-1962). On the note you indicated there is not stamped serial number on the machined pad behind the distributor, that is a good indicator that what you have is probably a service replacement engine. They were sold without any serial# stampings.

As 52Carl mentioned above, the 261 does have a slight bump out on the pan gasket set not found in the earlier 216/235 engines. Jon G is also correct that the later 235 and 261 engines used the same part number.

If you take a look at these 3 different vendor ads (and the pictured gasket sets) you can see these sets much more closely match your removed set. 2 of the 3 actually show the same neoprene end pan gaskets pieces.

Jim Carter 261 pan gasket set

The Filling Station 261 pan gasket set

Egge Machine Company 261 pan gasket set

These are just 3 of our usual vendors that popped up in my search for the 261 oil pan gasket set. Your note that you will purchase a '56 235 set should be just what you need to fill the need.

Let us know how you parts search turns out.

Dan