Ok.
I turned the motor over till the bent rod was loose, Loosened the adjuster, slid the rocker, and removed the rod. The rod length is 10 5/8
removed rod pic Tried to straighten it with mallet and vice with soft jaws, But its bent close to the lobe.
pic after straighten attemp Ill check the flaps when they open.
Tring to get it going to get the Christmas tree.
Once I get the replacement rod installed
What gap setting should I set it at since everything will be cold?
Thanks to all who replied.
