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It was totally redone 6 yrs ago,blocks heads etc. just put in new Crower 60242,lifters & springs less than 2 years ago, it's running 1.52 rollers and it ran really well not ever abused or over revved.I had blocked the heat risers for a short period but car didn't like it so I pulled the manifold a changed back to regular gasket,I had a lot of black soot in the heads from the blocked risers.After changing out the intake gasket again is when the ticking noise started.When I pulled the valve covers I noticed the loose rockers and chewed end of 1 pushrod,the other push rod was bent down low which is why it wouldnt pull out from the top.Luckily it seems all the metal shavings were jammed in the push rod hole and didnt find any at all in the motor or heads.Valve spring heigt was good when they were installed,I dont see any damage to cam lobes and my heads all have a good amount of oil everywhere if that matters.I need to know what I should check before replacing parts to make sure it won't happen again,maybe next time I won't be so lucky.
Thanks!
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