Compression results question

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Feb 23, 2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Aby@MIL.SPEC

did you have the throttle open when doing the compression test?

if leakdown #'s are good, thats a positive thing.

how many revolutions did you let the engine turn over to achieve your compression test #'s?

Aby,

I wasn't there so I am unaware of the specifics. I figured if the leakdown #'s are good, then it can't be that bad. Perhaps they didn't turn it over enough times to let the gauge read the peak numbers. I figured, worst case I may have to do a little rebuilding.

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Feb 23, 2018, 03:49 PM

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Right, I agree. However I cannot force somebody to do something they do not want to do. I could walk away from it, but I figured I've built one before and worst case scenario I have to build another one.

I'd suggest there should be a big difference in price between the one situation and the other.

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Feb 23, 2018, 04:05 PM

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If you get a good-enough deal on the car and have the time/money to do so, then definitely no reason not to buy. Projects are (almost

) always fun.

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Mar 7, 2018, 09:14 PM

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**Update**
I ended up buying the car on the hopes and dreams of good luck. It paid off. I reaccomplished the compression test and the results when done properly were completely different and much better. Cyl #1: 155, #2: 152, #3: 150, and #4: 150. Thank you for everybody's input and assistance!

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