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The bent pushrod is exactly what you get when lifters pump up. Not only do you loose compression from the lifters holding the valves open but the valves will just about tough the top of the piston. Luckily the valves are perfectly flat with the piston so you usually tweak the pushrod but don't...
You are correct with regards to the relief valve pumping up the lifters when it sticks. You can try Mayi Diesel or ebay or search on line for a replacement.
It is probably also available from Cummins on line.
Look in the parts TM for the PN, or look on line for it.
Gaskets are also readily...
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