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Old 07-27-2020, 12:59 PM   #2
Jim/GA
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Default Re: Compression Test Results

Those compression numbers are low.

Make sure the coil polarity matches how you have the battery ground hooked up. Positive ground battery means the post marked with the + on the coil needs to be what is connected to the points in the distributor.

Did you put in fresh gas? Our modern gas with ethanol does not age well.

If 6 volt battery in car, is it a 6 volt coil? Accidentally putting in a 12 volt coil (with ballast resistor built in) gives a really weak spark on a 6 volt car.

The carb may have some trash in the jets, preventing fuel from getting into the engine, so no power. Try blowing the jets out with some carb cleaner and then air.

HTH.

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