My memory may be a little blurred but here goes. The 53 "powerglide" had bearings and the straight drive had babbit rods. I do think they both had 4 screws in the valve cover. The old 216's had to that came through the top of the valve cover....unless someone is trying to "disquise" an engine????


1937 Chevy Pickup
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1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
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I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd.
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