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Old 03-19-2013, 10:32 AM   #25
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Default Re: No compression

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Originally Posted by ford1948f1 View Post
Hi everyone, I have a 1948 ford f1 v8 flathead with no compression on 4 cylinders. I have removed the heads and intake and valves are free, what could cause this. I was told from Previous owner that the truck was running fine with no problems but due to his health condition he had it park for 9 years.
You have removed the heads and intake, and the valves are free. Then you post again, saying "valves seem to be fine". Tell us in the finest detail you can, just what the valve seats look like. Any rust, particle build up, crud, etc.
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