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Old 10-31-2011, 08:07 PM   #5
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Default Re: 38 Ford Low Compression

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Is it possible for the camshaft to be 180 out of time and cause low compression on all cylinders (30 to 50 lbs) Dist and wireing is all right getting spark to all cylinders in the correct order at the top of the compression stroke, Getting gas but will not start, wont even pop or back fire
Yes, if the cam timing is off the compression will be low. because the valves will be open when the piston comes up on compression. Walt
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