03-18-2013, 08:12 PM | #1 |
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No compression
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.
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03-18-2013, 08:20 PM | #2 |
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Re: No compression
Are the 4 cylinders on the same bank?
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03-18-2013, 08:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: No compression
No 2,5,6,7 no compression
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03-18-2013, 09:01 PM | #4 |
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One on passenger bank and three on driver's bank. Engine sat for 9 years. What do the valve seats look like, and what is the compression, zero?
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Re: No compression
You have to move air to get compression, could it be plugged intake or exhaust?
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03-18-2013, 09:27 PM | #6 |
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03-18-2013, 09:29 PM | #7 |
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How could I clean the valves?
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03-18-2013, 09:33 PM | #8 |
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Hi, Not a motor guy, but if the valves are happy then the rings would be the next likely culprit. I assume you're getting a good fit on the compression gauge.
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Give us the readings on all 8 cylinders.
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03-18-2013, 10:05 PM | #10 |
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Re: No compression
Cylinder 1 100 psi
Cylinder 2 0 psi Cylinder 3 95 psi Cylinde 4 95 psi Cylinder 5 to 7 0 psi Cylinder 8 90 psi |
03-18-2013, 10:25 PM | #11 |
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It would seem that your gauge was working, therefor most likely it is the compression rings that need to be replaced. Mic the cylinders, check for wear. You may need to rebuild the engine if the cylinders are worn. How many miles on the engine?
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03-18-2013, 11:38 PM | #12 |
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The valve has to mate properly in the valve seat (NO rust or corrosion anywhere)
and make sure the valves arn't burned or compression cannot build. .
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03-19-2013, 01:23 AM | #13 |
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Re: No compression
After sitting so long without running there is a good chance the valves are stuck due to rust and corrosion. I am not familiar with flat head V8's but i assume there is a valve cover on the side of each bank. If so, remove the covers, turn the engine over and see if the valve stems are moving freely. That may reveal the pproblem.
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03-19-2013, 07:52 AM | #14 |
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Zero compression indicates open valves more than bad rings. Bad rings will generate at least some compression.
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valve covers ...!!!! rocker-arms? Maybe check the ECM, just a thought. |
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most likely carbon under the valves..pretty common condition....hand rotate the engine ,when each valve is at its highest.a tooth brush type wire brush with a little kerosene or diesel fuel scrub the seats in the block and each troubled valve..clean them up and ck compression again..if the compression improves,you might get away with lapping the valves....poor fuel,,short trips doesnt heat the engine enough to burn off the carbon..on and on!
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03-19-2013, 09:17 AM | #17 |
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Those valve covers must be collecter items. Henry Ford is still looking for them. LOL Walt
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What's a valve cover?
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03-19-2013, 09:47 AM | #20 |
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Valve train seems to be where problem lies is.You should always have the correct valve in the compression tester as a tire valve is incorrect.Tire valve is not sensitive enough.
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