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Cape Codder · 11-03-2018, 08:48 PM

steve s, Fred K-OR, GPierce I would suggest that you three re-read my #41, #45 and #53 posts. I know I started this entitled "Terrible backfiring" but has gone to low compression. However, I decided that a compression check was in order. When I found #3 having 48lbs. pressure then I decided a "Blow Down Test" was in order. Having found air leaking from #3 that was when I decided to remove the head, NOT for the "Terrible backfiring" but because of the leaking from #3. It was going to have to be done now or later.

Steve s In post #53 second paragraph, last sentence I said: "I don't think it has anything to do with the backfiring". Also in post #53 the last sentence of the first paragraph I said: "I'm on another mission trying to get head off but when that is done I will be opening the carburetor up". I have not because of all the problems I had removing the head.

I appreciate ALL of your responses to my problem and look forward to those of the future.

11-03-2018, 08:48 PM	#31
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,337	Re: Terriable backfiring steve s, Fred K-OR, GPierce I would suggest that you three re-read my #41, #45 and #53 posts. I know I started this entitled "Terrible backfiring" but has gone to low compression. However, I decided that a compression check was in order. When I found #3 having 48lbs. pressure then I decided a "Blow Down Test" was in order. Having found air leaking from #3 that was when I decided to remove the head, NOT for the "Terrible backfiring" but because of the leaking from #3. It was going to have to be done now or later. Steve s In post #53 second paragraph, last sentence I said: "I don't think it has anything to do with the backfiring". Also in post #53 the last sentence of the first paragraph I said: "I'm on another mission trying to get head off but when that is done I will be opening the carburetor up". I have not because of all the problems I had removing the head. I appreciate ALL of your responses to my problem and look forward to those of the future.