Who did the compression test? Did the person do it dry first, and then with a
little oil in the cylinders? What was the condition of the plug from #4? When
did the engine last have a valve job? If #4 really has 0 compression, then
something catastrophic may have occurred, so I am not sure that I would drive
it. At the minimum I would remove the head to see what is going on in #4.
Mike
Michael Marr
Albion Technical Services
Mobile: 630-202-0065
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> On Nov 15, 2015, at 5:29 PM, Ann Carletta <anncarletta@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi and thanks to everyone who gave me comments on the carburetor. So turns
> out it wasn't a carb problem, but a compression problem #1-75, #2-55, #3-55
> and #4-0. Even though he explained it to me, all I heard was the expensive
> price, which is not in my budget right now. Am I doing any damage to the car
> if I drive her this way. I always check the oil and fill it when needed. Is
> there a cheaper temporary fix?
>
> Ann
> 1960 (or 59?) TR3A
>
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