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Randy Lausch 08-29-2021 08:40 AM

Where did my compression go
 

I have a motor that ran very good, we have let it sit for several years now there is no compression in any of the cylinders. Is there any thing I can add to the cylinders I assume it has to be the rings. Thanks

burner31 08-29-2021 08:44 AM

Re: Where did my compression go
 

Put some MMO into the cylinders and let it soak for a day...try again

Kurt in NJ 08-29-2021 09:36 AM

Re: Where did my compression go
 

Take plugs out and look to see if valves are all moving

Ruth 08-29-2021 09:38 AM

Re: Where did my compression go
 

I agree with Kurt, stuck valves. We had one with two dead cylinders just the other day. Exhaust valves stuck open.

Patrick L. 08-29-2021 10:53 AM

Re: Where did my compression go
 

There is recent thread regarding this that wa started by Grampy.

jayvee34 08-29-2021 12:39 PM

Re: Where did my compression go
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick L. (Post 2050869)

There is recent thread regarding this that was started by Grampy.

The thread is titled "It ran well when I parked it" is toward the bottom of this page.

Tom Wesenberg 08-29-2021 11:22 PM

Re: Where did my compression go
 

When I bought my 31 Town Sedan it had no compression also. It sat in a garage for several years, and I found the teeth were stripped off part of the cam gear, so it didn't rotate.

Watch the distributor rotor to make sure the cam is turning.


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