ryanb790,

Take the valve-cover and mounting-bolt to a good hardware store. They might have a grommet. I put a stainless steel washer (the diameter of the grommet) under the top nut (usually an acorn nut).

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.