Originally Posted by DJRoy
1953

1953 oil pressure specifications are:


14 psi at 2000 RPM for all (low pressure lubrication system) engines, except Powerglide equipped cars
"Specialized four-way method of engine lubrication: direct pressure, metered pressure, pressure stream and splash [cylinder walls and pistons]"

45 psi for 235s in Powerglide equipped cars (high pressure lubrication systems)
"Full-pressure lubrication: oil from main bearings flows through drilled passages in the crankshaft to the rod bearings. The cylinder walls and pistons are sprayed by oil metered through a hole in the connecting rod journal boss."


Does your 235 have hydraulic lifters (Powerglide engine), or mechanical lifters (manual car or truck engine)?

What is the engine ID that is pressed into the block to the rear of where the distributor goes into the block?