Slick 60's

oldsmiley wrote:Someone may have used the wrong length push rods. But, it wouldn't hurt to say a prayer.

Could be. A follow uo post is a courtesy often not done. Helps the next person out and in a way says thanks for the free help.

have not touched yet and now about 9" of snow on hood now

After a lot of thought, I would tear it down. That just might save the engine. Who knows what you will find. It may be a good thing it has not cranked. I would be concerned about piston to valve contact (some radical pistons were available for FEs) or the possibility of foreign objects in the cylinders like nuts and bolts. (sabotage/vandalism)

Many times I have wished the laying on of hands would fix things . However, one other thought comes to mind at this point, and that is a possible cam change where to much cam and not checked for clearance. Possibly mismatched engine components as stated solid lifter to hydraulic spec settings. At this point I would snatch engine and do a brake down. With that many bent pushrods something is seriously out of whack.