it wouldnt hurt.

just keep an eye on it for any signs of head gasket failure. i believe this is the source of the rod bending. fluid seeps into the cylinders while at rest and when you have 1.5 cubic inches the chamber is full and voila' you have a slightly bent rod. after that it is all down hill.

tom w

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