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GAR64 · 10-31-2021, 10:47 AM

47 Coupe. 59A. Car ran fine until a no start issue. Would then start intermittently but then, nothing. After checking ignition, coil, fuel etc., have both spark and fuel. Ran compression test on all cylinders. All cylinders are consistent.. 30psi ! Guessing that all rings didn't stick at once and didn't burn all the valves. Could failure of the timing gear cause this and how difficult to replace?? Going to change the oil and look for evidence. I don't have engine build specs but based on all the info I have from previous owner, looks like 59A built to stock specs. Thanks for any helpful input.

10-31-2021, 10:47 AM	#1
GAR64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 212	Flathead Timing Gear Failure? 47 Coupe. 59A. Car ran fine until a no start issue. Would then start intermittently but then, nothing. After checking ignition, coil, fuel etc., have both spark and fuel. Ran compression test on all cylinders. All cylinders are consistent.. 30psi ! Guessing that all rings didn't stick at once and didn't burn all the valves. Could failure of the timing gear cause this and how difficult to replace?? Going to change the oil and look for evidence. I don't have engine build specs but based on all the info I have from previous owner, looks like 59A built to stock specs. Thanks for any helpful input.