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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Albertville, AL
No compression after head gasket change
I found the problem with the wobbling distributor. I found the new Blue Streak rotor is not as deep as the old one and it is bottoming out causing the rotor to catch on the cap causing the wobble. Have to assume made in China as they can't get anything right....grrrrr.
When I went to reset my TDC I hooked up my compression tester to #1 and found NO COMPRESSION. Next one down the line was zero also. Yanked the valve cover and all is going up and down fine. Pumping oil up to top also. Have not done all the cylinders yet, too freakin cold. Anyone ever have this issue after a head gasket change? I used Fel-Pro and followed directions. Maybe squirt a little oil down each cylinder? This is turning out to be a nightmare.
When I went to reset my TDC I hooked up my compression tester to #1 and found NO COMPRESSION. Next one down the line was zero also. Yanked the valve cover and all is going up and down fine. Pumping oil up to top also. Have not done all the cylinders yet, too freakin cold. Anyone ever have this issue after a head gasket change? I used Fel-Pro and followed directions. Maybe squirt a little oil down each cylinder? This is turning out to be a nightmare.
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Merry Monday morning Alabama, Steve, John, Dennis and all the crew. Hope everyone has a great weekend, rested and ready for the new week.
I am starting the morning at 17° and white sheet covering everything.
I am ready for Spring and I am over the cold!
I am starting the morning at 17° and white sheet covering everything.
I am ready for Spring and I am over the cold!
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From: Albertville, AL
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Best to take your time at any rate, tires I bought for the car seem to work pretty good on the streets around here. I stay off the highway pretty much now that I don't need to be on them..