You need glasses? Only notches are what you told Wiseco to put in them.
All good as far as I can see. I guess you are just seeing carbon build up.
I checked it this morning after your post pretty sure no ticks. I'll get some better pics and take some good carbon cleaner home and a brush and report back later.
I was thinking of salvaging these. But maybe I should just get new for the black car and stick these with rods in the red car? I'll shoot you an email.
Ah yes I forgot about your nitrous days.