|
05-30-2003, 10:09 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hills of Western Mass
Posts: 626
|
compression question
Just got a 72 with a 350 it sat for almost ten years but I got it running after I replaced all the gummed up fuel lines. It runs great but I did a compression test on it and #2 was at 125 and #7 was at 135 all other cylinders were right at 150. put oil in cylinders and compression jumped right up so it is the rings. Is it possible that having sat for so long the cylinders or rings might just have some surface rust and rings might re-seat after driving a bit, or not. How bad is 25 psi off anyway, it says in the book that they should be no more than 20 off and this is only an extra five after all. Any experience with lower compression and how long the engine lasted would be appreciated. Thanks
Norris |
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Threaded Mode