Any need to discuss why David has the bent push rods? Seems to be pretty common problem. Do we all agree that lack of oil to the rockers is the cause, or could it be stuck valves? Why do valves stick anyway?? Just thinking out loud. I had some bent push rods on my 55-1st 235 years ago. It was actually a later motor with hydraulic lifters and the lifters were "pumping" up. I replaced the lifters and straightened the push rods and never had any more trouble. How deep are you going on this motor?


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