I wouldn't be surprised if the rings are sticking a little, they sometimes
gum up in the piston groves when the sit for extended periods of time.
After some driving they should loosen right up and the compression will
likely come back to normal. I'd say drive it and if it doesn't come back or
it is getting a lot of blowby then ring it.
James Nazarian
71B Tourer
71BGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: JAMES SCHULTE <schultejim@prodigy.net>
To: <Mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 7:35 PM
Subject: RE: Compression question
> Larry,
> Thanks! I always forget about some of our friends web
> sites. I read it and it does help a little. I'm going
> to assemble the carbs etc. and try to start it and run
> it for a while. Some C owners on the MG Enthusiasts
> BBS said as much and said it's normal for an engine
> that has stood idle for so long. Fortunately it was
> indoors and had the plugs in so moisture should have
> been minimized.
> Jim
> 69C
> --- Larry Hoy <list@marketvalue.net> wrote:
> > James, you need to take a look at Barney's tech
> > pages. He gives you a
> > step-by-step on how to revive sitting engines. I
> > would not do anything
> > to the engine until I got it started and drove it a
> > bit.
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