Perfect, thank you. I will threaten him with broken rods when he drives up with the loader :-)

I may have a buddy that has a scope. Good tip.

Originally Posted by Hotrod Lincoln
Connecting rods are the weak point on a stovebolt engine. If you tow it, especially if you've got pretty good traction, you'll bend or break a bunch of rods, and maybe trash the block. I use a borescope that attaches to my laptop to look inside cylinders and get an idea of just how much rust damage there is. It fits through 1/4" or smaller holes and has attachments like a mirror that can be used to look sideways after inserting the probe into a spark plug hole. They are available on Ebay for around $25.00. I wouldn't be without one!
Jerry

1959 Chevy Viking. Belonged to my Great Grandfather