440IC crawler had 3 push rods

[Josey]

Gentlemen,

My father took the engine out of this crawler and when the head came off, there were three push rods and we’re wondering if the fourth fell into the oil pan. I was fishing around with a magnet and it feels like it is POSSIBLE but it would seem awfully unlikely given the diameter of the rod. For one, how could it slip out and down just by removing the head? Also the motor spins free, would have thought a rod slipping down would catch.

If there really were only three push rods, then what sort of disaster would this be? It’s hard to imagine someone taking out that rod as a “fix”.

Also, does anyone know how much a 440IC flywheel weigh? It looks like it is very heavy.

Near Cambridge, MN

[Jim B]

It should have 4 push rods in a 2 cylinder. Sounds like you need to drop the pan and find it (or the pieces).