8BA Compression Test - Is it worth and an engine strip down?

[Bored&Stroked]

Originally Posted by waynet

Pretty good. An occasional spit back in the carby when quickly flooring the throttle.

Typically this is due to the accel pump not putting out enough 'squirter' fuel or not enough at the right time. It is usually related to the mixture going LEAN until the main fuel delivery dump-tubes (main circuits) can catch up.

You might check your accel pump and see if it is squirting correctly (do it with the engine not running first!).

It can also be timing . . .

[miniceptor86]

Is that the way they were designed?? Just another excuse to grab your honeys leg by “mistake”.

[waynet]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

waynet: Based on info. you have provided, I would say "don't take it apart".

Drive it and enjoy it.

Judging by most replies this is quite heartening to hear.

[waynet]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Typically this is due to the accel pump not putting out enough 'squirter' fuel or not enough at the right time. It is usually related to the mixture going LEAN until the main fuel delivery dump-tubes (main circuits) can catch up.

You might check your accel pump and see if it is squirting correctly (do it with the engine not running first!).

It can also be timing . . .

Good thought.

[pistonbroke]

I wish my 8BA had those numbers. I'm still driving it but my numbers are way lower then yours. If it wasn't for the smoke billowing from under the hood and low to no oil pressure I would leave mine alone. I say let it roll and enjoy it. Tim