Originally Posted by Gdads51
Lots of possibilities BD. Could be failed piston rings, blown head gasket, sticking valves amongst other things. Previously you said it was recently rebuilt by a shop. You need to begin investigating these different possible conditions, but may also want to reach out to the shop on what if any warranty they offered.

.This is a 1957 235.
Not the original 235 from 1958. not been rebuilt
leak down test next week


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