235 specifications (from 1960 manual)
General
Bore 3 9/16"
Stroke 3 15/16"
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Horsepower 135 @ 4000 rpm.
Compression (cranking) 130 psi (min.)

Torque, Lbs
Cylinder head 95
Mains 105
Rods 40
Flywheel 60
Rocker arm 30
Bell housing 50

Rods & Mains
Rod diameter 2.311"
Mains ”
#1 2.6835-2.6845"
#2 2.7145-2.7144"
#3 2.7455-2.7465"
#4 2.7765-2.7775"
Crank end play .003-.011"
Rod side clearance .005-.012"
Rear seal diameter 3.875"


HEAD
Valve spring 65 lbs @ 1.844" + / - 10 lbs.
Hydraulic lifter 1 1/2 turns.
Solid lifters .006" in .016" exh.
Intake guide height 1"
Exhaust " " 15/16"

CAM
Cam gear run out .004" max
Crank gear " " .003" max
Backlash .004"-.006"
End play .001-.005"

Piston & Rings
Piston clearance .0006-.001"
Ring end gap .007"-.017"
Oil ring rails gap .015-.055"
Ring clearance in groove .002-.004"
Ring clearance in groove .000-.008" (oil)

Flywheel
Run out .008" max


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