Thunderbucket, you were right on the money with your advice. I tried what Paul said to do, and I have a stock cam, stock pushrods, and hydrolic lifters, and my pushrods still bent. I replaced them and just tightened them up where I couldn't turn the pushrods, and cranked my engine, and slowly backed off until the lifter started rattling, and then tightened them up until they quit making noise, then I tightened them up an additional 3/4 turn, and my engine is purring like a cat. It has power and runs real smooth. I really appreciate all the advice I received from you fellows, and I will surrely put you'll in my prayers. Thanks so much, and I hope I can help someone in the future. Bye and good luck............................