I'd suggest doing a bit more research on the block numbers, etc. To the best on my knowledge, none of the 216's had insert-type rod bearings, or full-pressure oiling to the connecting rods. The 216 and low-pressure 235 also had dippers attached to the rod caps, and troughs under each rod that were filled with oil by the pump. The presence of insert bearings indicates you've got a 1954-up 235 engine. With very few exceptions, the full-pressure 235's had a pushrod cover that stopped short of the cylinder head. The 216's and babbit-pounder 235's had side covers that extended all the way to the valve cover, over the spark plugs, with very few exceptions. Good luck on the rebuild! Keep us posted.
Jerry



Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 12/11/2008 6:00 PM.
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