D sinclair, et all: Both valves are soaking currently in PB blaster, I do see minor rust on the rocker arms as well, should that be a concern? I will give your routine a whirl tonight. Hopefully I can report back to all you fine folks that she runs like a sewing machine after replacing the push rods, thanks to your support. Thanks to Denny's little ditty I have a intake stuck open on #5 and an exhaust stuck closed on #6. Its a great little song, good rythem, but a little hard to dance to!