Update!! I got it out this morning! I used needle nosed pliers and worked for 10 min. The metal was so soft it just flaked off. Beware I bought it new about a year ago from my friend at the dealership parts dept. Compairing it to the old one it has lost a good 3/16th. to 1/4" on the cam end. Now What would you guys recommend on removing a 1/4" of shaved metal from my motor?
I will change the oil and filter but , I guess I should drop the pad too? Now I need to find a good seasonded rod. Thanks for the help and if you have a MP pushrod lay around lose it! I will post a picture later.