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Old 10-18-2019, 07:08 AM   #30
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Default Re: 8BA compression issues

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Originally Posted by Tinker View Post
It's a rebuilt engine. run the shit out of it and then report back. Rings are probably not set or valves. A motor needs to be driven.


Certainly if there is a metal on metal issue...stop. otherwise.



The problem with that is the engine won't start yet due to the extremely low compression issue. Hasn't ever been run since the years-ago rebuild. I do believe he's on the right track and following a logical troubleshooting sequence. It's just being obstinate like these things do...to test us!


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