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Old 01-14-2018, 10:05 AM   #32
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Default Re: Interpreting Compression Test Results

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Originally Posted by Stage1gs View Post
I started disassembling the valves and got #1 valves out. The valve springs free height are both 3-9/32" tall +-, and the new springs are 2-15/16" tall. Searches on the web tell me that 2-15/16" is correct. Maybe these are flathead v-8 springs?
Offhand I would say that spring looks like a Model T spring.
Have you checked both old and new springs for pressure? (57-64 lbs at 2&1/4")
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