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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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is it even worth it to do a compression test? what could it tell me?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Like already stated ... DO NOT USE SILLYCONE (RTV) on your intake gaskets ...

Personally, I use a thin coating of spray K&W copper coat on the gaskets, and Sillycone (RTV) on the ends.

K&W has the same spray without metallics if you prefer non-metallics.

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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ok i used that copper spray stuff and i have it all back together now compression numbers are 125-130 across the board. what does that tell me? what should i go about doing now? take it to a shop and have them adjust the carb and distributer or what?
 
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