I think the L6 is a more bullet proof solution. I have 2 '62 cars... 1 with a 235 and the other with a 230. The 235 best I can tell.... has not ever had any major engine work. As deep as I have ever been is changing the lifters.... which is only removing the side cover and valve cover. She leaks a little... but A#1 on dependibility.
My 230 sat for 10 years in a garage before I got it. I put some oil the cyl's 1st. I rebuilt the carb/tank and new fuel line... put in some gas and fired it up!
Clyde
