If it is a 1955 261, a by-pass filter system should be used with it.

Joe,

That set-up does look familiar. Where did you connect the oil pressure sender?


How do you like the Carter-Weber carburetors?
Did you use the stock jets?

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.