valve grind project
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Ah yes... Thanks for saving me there bud. 
I've honestly never done a leak down test, how does it tell from where it escapes? I just know how the basic theory of them.
I've honestly never done a leak down test, how does it tell from where it escapes? I just know how the basic theory of them.
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sounds simple enough, I will add that to the list of things to do, right along with the compression test. I should do a compression test tomorow I think as I dont have enough time to continue the painting of parts.
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Apparently one measures the escape by listening on top of the engine and the indicates where the problem area may lie. Also this is an awesome site...
I figured I would post up some pics of what it looked like when I bought it
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...acks.aspx?pg=2
I figured I would post up some pics of what it looked like when I bought it
https://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English...acks.aspx?pg=2
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Use your eyes and ears....
- Bubbles in radiator = head gasket
- Air leaking out tail pipe = exhaust valve
- Air leaking from carb = intake valve
- Air from oil fill cap is leaking past the rings
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