Don,
Thank you for your reply. I spoke with Bill Parham this afternoon and he really feels that the lifter is OK. I sent him the bent rod so he could get a first hand look. Southern Automotive and Bill Parham, did not waver one bit about supporting my engine 100% under warranty. Although it's rare to have this happen, and is quite often the result of driver over revving or missing a gear, he did not care about "who done it", but was only interested in making me happy and getting my ride back up. I mention this, not so much for you Don, but just in case there are any non-believers out there who do not realize what fine engine builders Southern Automotive are, and how nice these folks really are. Anyway, I do have hardened rods (MANLEY), and your right again(go figure), after looking at the other rods the guide plate must have shaved the notch when it loosened in the sleeve and was allowed to rub against the plate. Once Bill has a chance to look at the bent rod that I sent him, I will report back.
Thanks as always, for your experience and help in teaching!!
Fred
