That was going to be my suggestion. This is far from the first time I've heard of this problem on the 81-2 engines. Ken Ames Quoting Teamamc <teamamc@xxxxxxxxxxx>: > I removed the plastic valve cover to find the very end push rod sitting > loose. > Loosened the bridge and reinserted the pushrod. > The car runs super nice now. > Thanks to all for your help. > Bryan > > > > > > >