239 flathead compression?
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239 flathead compression?
I am in the process of checking compression on my engine. The plugs are out and the accelerator is down. What number should I get? I can't seem to find It in my books.
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The spec is hidden in the Spec section of the WSM, see below.
Anything over a hundred is good. The variance from highest to lowest is not good, tho. Is it possible the lower numbers are the last ones you checked, and the battery was just getting weaker as you went along?
Anything over a hundred is good. The variance from highest to lowest is not good, tho. Is it possible the lower numbers are the last ones you checked, and the battery was just getting weaker as you went along?
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At least that isn't the source of the trouble. I'm starting to wonder if 4psi just isn't enough fuel.
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As I recall, you have a Bubba dizzy with mech advance only? Is the (-) terminal on the coil connected to the points/electronic ignition module? (+) should be battery voltage. Are you running points with a ballast resistor? Pertronics?
If your engine is essentially stock, the 4-barrel may just be too much carb for it, although I'd be surprised. An air/fuel meter would be a big help here. Try adding a couple degrees more advance.
If your engine is essentially stock, the 4-barrel may just be too much carb for it, although I'd be surprised. An air/fuel meter would be a big help here. Try adding a couple degrees more advance.
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As I recall, you have a Bubba dizzy with mech advance only? Is the (-) terminal on the coil connected to the points/electronic ignition module? (+) should be battery voltage. Are you running points with a ballast resistor? Pertronics?
If your engine is essentially stock, the 4-barrel may just be too much carb for it, although I'd be surprised. An air/fuel meter would be a big help here. Try adding a couple degrees more advance.
If your engine is essentially stock, the 4-barrel may just be too much carb for it, although I'd be surprised. An air/fuel meter would be a big help here. Try adding a couple degrees more advance.
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It appears there is a resistor (porcelain looking thing on the firewall). I have not checked the points or condenser since it was a new unit. I'm not even sure where the condenser is. There is no canister on the side. I'm assuming it is inside? Yes it is 12V
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Can't hurt to take a look inside, I'd assume Bubba set the points and used a good condenser, but something could have good bad.
Back to the carb, does the accel pump squirt immediately when the throttle is moved, even a small amount?
PS is the PCV still disconnected?
Back to the carb, does the accel pump squirt immediately when the throttle is moved, even a small amount?
PS is the PCV still disconnected?
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Yes pcv is disconnected
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To be clear the hose is out and both ends are capped