bent push rods in 1949 216 ci chev..?

Discussion in 'Performance, Engine, and Transmission' started by creeker1, Sep 7, 2007.

  1. creeker1

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    Hi,first time here: Sorry if this is common knowledge, but I could use some advice.
    My old stock 49 chev 1 ton has always run great when I've needed it too. I only use it rarely, for hauling firewood a few times a year.I have owned it for 25 years, or more.It never miss's a beat.
    I started it up the other day,and it knocked like never B4, then wouldn't start again. Long story short, I removed the valve cover, and push rod cover, and found 3 bent push rods, and 3 stuck valves. I freed up the valves with WD40, replaced the bent rods,and put it back together.It ran great for a good 1/2 hour.Thought it was fixed.
    Next day,I tried to start it again and the same thing happened, only this time it was 5 bent push rods, 5 intake valves where siezed up. Very Unhappy.
    The exhaust is rusted out, and I have been using unleaded gas forever.It has clean oil.
    Any Ideas..? Thanks,
     

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