Originally Posted by retired wrench
I have always wondered if comming out with the 235 during the war had anything to do with govt. contracts.

Coming out with the 235 during the war?

Maybe GM/Roosevelt had the 235 introduced in 1941 so that it would be ready for the declaration of war at the end of the year in December?

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.