[jjzepplin]

Alrighty, I got the other head off and things are pretty much the same as the first side. No broken pistons and the crosshatch is visible. The head gasket looks ok. I did however find 4 damaged push rods and rockers. Indiscriminate positions on the engine. I am thinking that the owner possibly had broken bolts in the heads and ticking noises so they replaced the engine. I am still going to go ahead and pull caps to inspect. I really want to run this engine stock. But if I have to go replacing all kinds of stuff, it will get some big lovin! Side note- I have heard LS engines have lifter ticking problems. Could it really be rocker/pushrod noises from the lifters not rotating the pushrods? Second side note- My 5.7 I am swapping in my Blazer right now has about the same mileage but was making no noises. Should I pull the covers and inspect? UGH!