Originally posted by Cbaymac:
What's involved in making the 235 look like a 216? Valve cover? How hard is that to do? Do you recommend adding a oil filter? Most bolt on fliters I've seen are pretty pricey.
Here are shots of my '54 235.
http://www.thriftauto.com/fredsengine.jpg http://www.thriftauto.com/fredsengine2.jpg The early 235 had the high water pump, same as the 216. I used the 216 valve cover, with mounting stud kit from one of the vendors. I also used the original oil filter.
