Not sure about what oil to run after a rebuild, but I run 15W40 Rotella in my 1959 W/ the 235. But it probably has over 100K miles

I also run 15w40 in my 1991 Jeep Wagoneer V8 with 129k miles, so I get adequate oil pressure. In a basically brand new motor, wouldn't you just run 10w30?


1951 1/2 Ton 216ci 4spd
1955 3/4 Ton NAPCO 235ci 4spd
1959 1/2 Ton stepside 235ci 4spd