Tom asked the AMO to report back on:
• Whether the exhaust pushrod was bent
• The condition of the cam lobe and hydraulic lifter
• The quantity of metal found in the filter (was it ¼ teaspoon or more?) and whether it was all ferrous or mixed with non-ferrous
• Tom and Jonathan had a telephone discussion, after which Tom advised Jim that:
• The valve is frozen in the cylinder
• The piston has come into contact with the valve
• There is more than 1/4 teaspoon of ferrous metal in the filter
• The metal is fine with no chunks noted
• The push rod has been bent
• The cam lobe and lifter do not appear to be damaged.