From 1938-62, only two head bolt part numbers are listed for 216, 235 and 261. Long and short except for a special drilled bolt, used when a 59-62 block is used with earlier top end* to reduce the oil flow to the rockers.

Note: Use with drilled bolt
Plug # 37 64 579
Install in block oil port near right center head bolt.

This plug blocked the original oil path and sent it through the drilled head bolt

* The cylinder head did not change but the rockers did.

Without this plug and special bolt you will get to much oil to the top end.


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