daves49,

In addition to what is described above, squirt a little penetrating oil around each valve stem (you will have to take off the valve cover). Then, when you rotate the engine make sure each intake and exhaust valve moves up and down.

Tim

Tim
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1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.