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Retro Jim · 09-12-2011, 06:49 PM

Well I did a compression test on all 8 cylinder to see if that would help any . Well I thought the engine was rebuild not long ago and I am right .
Here is the cylinder results .
#1--150
#2--150
#3--150
#4--150
#5--140
#6--150
#7--130
#8--150

All spark plugs are clean with no carbon .

I would say it's didn't have a valve job or a terrible one done to the heads ! Maybe a bad guide , maybe a bad valve , bad valve or a bad seat IF they were replaced . I also think the intake gasket is leaking as well .

Jim

09-12-2011, 06:49 PM	#1
Retro Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Abbottstown , Pa. Posts: 194	Back Firing Engine Compression Test Well I did a compression test on all 8 cylinder to see if that would help any . Well I thought the engine was rebuild not long ago and I am right . Here is the cylinder results . #1--150 #2--150 #3--150 #4--150 #5--140 #6--150 #7--130 #8--150 All spark plugs are clean with no carbon . I would say it's didn't have a valve job or a terrible one done to the heads ! Maybe a bad guide , maybe a bad valve , bad valve or a bad seat IF they were replaced . I also think the intake gasket is leaking as well . Jim Last edited by Retro Jim; 09-24-2011 at 10:51 PM.