Sirs: Sorry on the nomenclature; yes, Ed I am talking about the push rod being bent at the cylinder closet to the water pump. The broken rocker arms are from two other completely different cylinders. When I bought ($300.00) the free standing engine I had the owner start it and it seemed to run fine, idle, and no smoke. Six weeks later unloaded in my buddy's shop we fired it up again; ran fine, idled, and no smoke. Now I've discovered this issue and want to correct without a substantial teardown.
Dave, This engine being a 1957 do you mean push rods are independent froam 1950-55 and 1958-62? Does a 1957 have hydraulic lifters? Please advise. Thanks Ed and Dave. V/R, Nick
