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08 Dec 2022 16:46 #46549
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Also, I guess that I need a thermostat. Does anyone have a source for theses? What temp would be best?
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30 Nov 2022 21:42 #46499
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Things are moving along and progress is being made. May now need a set of gaskets for the Shebler Mod U carb. Does anyone have a source for these?
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04 Nov 2022 14:45 #46349
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Thanks, I'll give that a try.
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04 Nov 2022 00:22 #46347
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Try putting tablespoon or two of oil in each cylinder and see what the compression is. If the cylinder walls are dry you will not get a correct reading.
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03 Nov 2022 14:35 #46331
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Thanks again. I'll work on it.
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03 Nov 2022 04:03 #46326
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What makes you think you have a compression problem? If you installed new pistons and rings but have not run the engine the rings will not have seated in the bores. Thus you will not have good compression untill the rings have seated. Thats presuming the cylinders were honed with a cross hatch pattern. Heads a blocks should be checked with a machinest straight edge!
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02 Nov 2022 14:41 #46319
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Does anyone know the correct compression ratio for this engine?
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01 Nov 2022 21:40 - 01 Nov 2022 21:41 #46311
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The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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Mike, I wish there was a LIKE button to check !
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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01 Nov 2022 21:17 #46310
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The car isn't running so the test was done cold and dry. Head and block appeared to be OK and yes the head was torqued down properly. Probably going to check rings next. Thanks vey much for the reply.
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01 Nov 2022 21:03 #46309
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Were the cylinders bored? I think the compression should be more like 85 to 95. Did you have the carb. wide open when doing the comp. check? Are the valves adjusted properly? Was cylinder head and block surfaces flat? Is cyl. head torqued properly? Comp. gauge accurate? Just some things to check.
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Hello to all. I am working on my 1930 8-95 and seem to be having compression problems. New ring, pistons, valves, & gaskets have been installed. My question at this point is what should the compression be at 5200 feet. Compression is only at 35-50 depending on the cylinder. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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