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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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1996 F450 No Compression 7.3 Powerstroke
I just purchased a 1996 F450 Superduty dually 4X4 from the state of Nevada.
It cranks but has no compression.
Has anyone else run into this problem?
 
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It has no compresson in any cylinder?
 
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Sounds like a flat cam to me
 
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Try pulling the valve cover to see if any of the valves are moving
 
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what kind of engine you have would be nice to know also.
 
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
what kind of engine you have would be nice to know also.
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