You can use a 216 valve cover on the later 235s if you use the rocker
shaft studs from the 216. I've got one on the 57 235 in my truck. I
would still rather have that 53 engine though!
John
"49-50-54-57-76-95" Chevy 3800 panel
Grant Galbraith wrote:
>
> Casey,
> The '53 powerglide, the '54 and the '55 1st all have the water pump located
> lower on the block to match the radiator height better than other 235's. Also
> they have the right length water pump. The '53 has the added distinction of
>being
> the only one with a 216 type valve cover. This makes it a little easier to
> disguise as a 216 if that's of any importance to you. Otherwise they are quite
> similar to later 235's with the exception of later heads with a casting #
> beginning in 848 have a bit higher compression.
>
> Grant 50 3100
>
> VIKINGHILL@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Thanks everyone and especially Grant, Shawn and Bob ADler for their help in
> > deciphering the plethera of numbers of the engine. Another Question... Is
> > there any quirks, or goodies associated with an '53 - 235? I assume that
> > since it is the 1st generation, that they made changes. Is this engine
>worth
> > any more since it is a '53? are they rare? (he he he... I can hope can't
>I?)
> > And more importantly is it difficult to find parts????
> >
> > Thanks in AD vance,
> > Casey
> > '47-2 Thriftmaster
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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