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07-31-2018, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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New rebuild, low compression.
Have put a little over 100 miles on rebuilt engine with Snyder 5.5 head, runs ok but compression test shows 60-65 psi. Squirted oil in cylinders, now get 75-80. All readings taken cold, expect would probably be a little better if taken when hot. Block was rebored .040 over, new pistons and rings. Should I expect compression to get better with more miles or do I have some other problem?? Thanks for any suggestions.
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07-31-2018, 02:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
The compression readings indicate the rings may not have seated yet. Give it another 100 or so miles and check again.
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07-31-2018, 02:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
x2 with John.
Yes, with a 5.5 you should have a little more compression. Don't forget that the throttle should be wide open for the test. |
07-31-2018, 04:28 PM | #4 |
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07-31-2018, 06:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
Did you get moly or iron rings?
If moly they can take more than a thousand miles to seat. Iron less than 1000 5.5 head should give you 100 psi without adding oil |
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08-01-2018, 06:26 AM | #7 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
I am running 6.0 heads and get 95 lbs each cylinder. Your mileage might vary.
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08-01-2018, 02:23 PM | #8 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
Just drive it & quit wearing out the spark plug THREADS!---You can't hurry the natural break in. It'll be alright!
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08-01-2018, 04:33 PM | #9 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
Thanks Bill, can't argue with that.
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08-02-2018, 03:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
Chief said, "When you're always FUSSIN' with a good running car, you're just LOOKIN' fer TROUBLE"!
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08-02-2018, 04:31 PM | #11 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
Done fussin with the engine runs great. Now movin on to fussin with the transmission, jumps out of 3rd gear when slowing down. Rebuilt from one of the top vendors. Don't think driving is going to fix this problem.
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08-02-2018, 05:58 PM | #12 |
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Re: New rebuild, low compression.
was the FW housing dialed onto the block when you put everything back together......?
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08-02-2018, 06:18 PM | #13 |
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