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1. [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: "kaynmike.bham@juno.com" <kaynmike.bham@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 00:14:37 GMT; I was in here a few weeks ago on this ("blown head gasket") and got great suggestions. Have tried most all of them.ignition, fuel delivery, timing, etc. On a whim I tested the compression. 132, 128,; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00037.html (7,778 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Awgertoo@aol.com; Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:33:12 EST; Any ideas? Sure sounds like a blown gasket between 3 and 4. A leakdown test would be pretty definitive but ultimately you are going to have to pull the head anyway to resolve whatever the issue might; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00039.html (7,895 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:57:17 +0800; Taking a head off the 100 is a really easy job. I could probably have the head off in an hour. 5 min drain the radiator, 10 min remove the carbs (4 nuts, 1 cable), 5 min remove the manifolds, and ab; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00045.html (8,749 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:58:16 +0800; While you are at it, have the head set up to run on unleaded. Alan '52 A90 '53 BN1 '64 BJ8 _______________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html Healeys@aut; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00046.html (8,541 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:04:00 -0500; I'd bet you have a chunk of head hasket blown out between 3 and 4 bores. When the head comes off, have both the head and the deck checked for truth. I've seen this problem on more than one Hundred, w; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00049.html (9,099 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: "Dave Porter" <frogeye@porterscustom.com>; Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:20:53 -0700; The fact that you still have some compression in those two holes is indicative of the gasket failing between the two bore holes. With all the plugs out and the engine turning over it will try to comp; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00051.html (9,134 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Steven Mickelson <stevemickelson@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:37:11 -0800 (PST); Sorry...missed the responses from a few weeks ago, but before you pull the head you should squirt some oil in #3 and #4 cylinders and recheck the compression. That might tell you if it could be rings; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00053.html (8,043 bytes)
8. [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: "kaynmike.bham@juno.com" <kaynmike.bham@juno.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 06:35:51 GMT; Thanks for all replies.Shop is backed up, so space for the car is limited-work will commence in 12-14 days. Yes, head will be off as first step. Do I understand correctly that IF the problem is a blo; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00059.html (8,749 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 15:06:20 +0800; I believe you will find the gasket broken. If so, replace. If it breaks again, take the motor out and have the top of the block flattened. On the 100 you definitely want to retorque the head after 50; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00060.html (9,318 bytes)
10. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: "Rod Shepherd" <rodshepherd@optusnet.com.au>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:31:31 +1000; Head Gasket blowing between cylinders 3 and 4 appears to be the usual occurrence. I strongly suggest a straight-edge check of block and the head in that area. If you have not replaced the head bolts; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00061.html (9,664 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: John Harper <ah@jharper.demon.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:56:15 +0000; I have a different point of view on this subject. One which might well start a new debate. Something like 20 years ago there was a great panic amongst UK users of older cars when leaded fuel was bei; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00063.html (9,636 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 17:05:24 +0800; As always, sage advice. Wasn't sure about the 100, but given your thoughts on cracking, that makes good sense. Actually, on the A90 I didn't put in the unleaded seats on my rebuild - my feeling was; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00064.html (10,618 bytes)
13. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:22:36 +0100; Alans story is quite correct. It mainly was a scare, which resulted in a lot of extra bussines for the trade, however there were some cars that used inferior cast iron for the heads that were prone t; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00065.html (10,752 bytes)
14. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: "Ed's Shop" <shop@justbrits.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 03:33:58 -0600; <<I have a different point of view on this subject. One which might well start a new debate.>> Your 'different' point of view is not far off the mark John, IMHO. AND, please LORD even tho it IS 'slee; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00066.html (8,695 bytes)
15. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Awgertoo@aol.com; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:04:36 EST; Do I understand correctly that IF the problem is a blow out between 3 and 4 a new gasket is all that would be required, -- Mike-- If the gasket blew it did so for a reason. You'll need to check both; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00071.html (8,882 bytes)
16. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:40:51 +0100; You do not! It could be that that is all that is needed, but you have to investigate if a warped head or block may be the cause. When the head is removed, check that both the head and the block are a; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00073.html (8,848 bytes)
17. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 21:54:59 +0800; A word of caution here - Skimming the block and head on a 100 is only advisable as a last resort. The water jacket interface between the head and block are cut at an angle, this means if you skim the; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00074.html (8,990 bytes)
18. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: John Harper <ah@jharper.demon.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:08:53 +0000; I fully agree with Alan and will also add that if anything significant is skimmed from the top of the block then you need to check the clearances of the pistons when at Top Dead Centre. With a standa; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00075.html (8,960 bytes)
19. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 09:14:59 -0800; The famous 100/4 head gasket, A common problem if you have two low compressions next to each other you will find a blown head gasket between those two cylinders. Now you have two choices remove head,; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00082.html (11,149 bytes)
20. Re: [Healeys] no compression 100 (score: 1): Author: Russ Staub <bbb11489@azboss.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:45:36 -0700; Hi all, Well, this is a bit embarrassing, but I had a similar problem to Mike's and thought maybe coming clean to the list might in some way, some day, save some one a bit of grief or shorten the pro; /html/healeys/2009-02/msg00085.html (10,764 bytes)

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