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#693624 11/10/2010 5:41 AM
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Will a head from a 53 235 fit on a 54 235?

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A 54 235 and a 53 235 are two different engines, and I don't believe that the heads will interchange.
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The 1954 has 18 bolts, the 1953 may, before that all are 15 bolts.

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Both the splash and full pressure 235 heads used in 1953 will fit the 1954-62 engines. The only problem is the head is not drilled for the four bolt valve cover.
I have used them many times.


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I saw a post on another site that drilling the holes can result in a hole into the water jacket. Is that correct Dave?


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I would not be surprised.
I once drilled a 216 head for a four bolt cover and I hit water. I used studs in that case.
I have not drilled a 53 head, I just use them on jobs where the customer wants to use a 216 valve cover for a stock look.


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