1955 235 engines are factory HP rated at either 3800 or 4200 RPM, depending on the specific application. Any speed below those numbers will be "safe" for a good condition engine with proper connecting rod bearing clearance. Very few stovebolters ever rev their engines that fast, so "safe" rpm suggestions are usually a solution in search of a problem.
Jerry


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