216- 235 Valve Cover ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

54blackhornet · 09-04-2009, 12:42 PM

Will a 216 valve cover fit on an early 235 ?

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-04-2009, 07:27 PM

Not sure.
Can anyone help us out here?

dwcsr · 09-04-2009, 08:26 PM

I think so. I'll check tomorrow. I have a 235 head and 216 cover and studs.

54blackhornet · 09-05-2009, 11:52 AM

Come on guy's I need some help here ?

OrrieG · 09-05-2009, 02:34 PM

1. My valve cover is a 235, 4 bolt (two per side on the bottom flange) and has some surface rust on the inside, will probably blast off.
2. I searched online and over at Stovebolt and it APPEARS like the early 235 and 216 valve covers interchange, 235 is taller, there is mention of needing longer bolts in one thread. There is also statements about early aluminum aftermarket valve covers fitting 216/235. I could not find a specific statement that they are the same.
You might do a search over at the HAMB board.

FWIW I still have the 58 235 long block, anyone need parts?

robin58 · 09-05-2009, 04:15 PM

Probably get a good answer on inliners.org (http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php) where they definitely know their sixes. (btw not sure if they still manually approve all requests to register in which case it may take a day or so).

dwcsr · 09-06-2009, 01:32 AM

It will fit. You need the 2 long rocker studs that act as the hold downs and the cover.

09-04-2009, 12:42 PM	#1
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	216- 235 Valve Cover ? Will a 216 valve cover fit on an early 235 ?

09-04-2009, 07:27 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 216- 235 Valve Cover ? Not sure. Can anyone help us out here? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

09-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 216- 235 Valve Cover ? I think so. I'll check tomorrow. I have a 235 head and 216 cover and studs.

09-05-2009, 11:52 AM	#4
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	Re: 216- 235 Valve Cover ? Come on guy's I need some help here ?

09-05-2009, 02:34 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 216- 235 Valve Cover ? 1. My valve cover is a 235, 4 bolt (two per side on the bottom flange) and has some surface rust on the inside, will probably blast off. 2. I searched online and over at Stovebolt and it APPEARS like the early 235 and 216 valve covers interchange, 235 is taller, there is mention of needing longer bolts in one thread. There is also statements about early aluminum aftermarket valve covers fitting 216/235. I could not find a specific statement that they are the same. You might do a search over at the HAMB board. FWIW I still have the 58 235 long block, anyone need parts? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

09-05-2009, 04:15 PM	#6
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: 216- 235 Valve Cover ? Probably get a good answer on inliners.org (http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php) where they definitely know their sixes. (btw not sure if they still manually approve all requests to register in which case it may take a day or so). Last edited by robin58; 09-05-2009 at 04:17 PM.

09-06-2009, 01:32 AM	#7
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 216- 235 Valve Cover ? It will fit. You need the 2 long rocker studs that act as the hold downs and the cover.



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