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Old 04-01-2017, 04:34 PM   #28
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Default Re: No. 7 Cyl never gives evidence of a power stroke on '46 Flathead

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Originally Posted by flatjack9 View Post
I have never taken a compression reading with the engine idling nor have I ever heard of it being done. I don't see how you can get 45 at idle and 90 - 100 when cranking. Am I missing something?

Yep (WTF) the new age tech's seem to do why I have no clue but they do !!!!

U tube it and see for yourself. Us old farts have been written off when it comes to technology "LOL" I would have done a leak down and then a scotch on rocks to determine what the next move would be.He stated more than once compression was low on #7.

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