Make sure you get push rods to match the year of your 235. Measure the length of yours and call to be sure the replacement push rods match that length.

http://www.kanter.com/p18-chn.html

http://www.egge.com/site/?d=48&dt=1&SubCategoryId=21

http://www.vapinc.com/chevy/Valves%20and%20Parts/main.html

Rockauto.com has them at good prices for some years.

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.