David -
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, and if someone else has a better idea,
please sing out.
Unless you did the compression test wrong, we found the problem. Your
compression readings should be MUCH higher than you show. (For example, on my
1500, all 4 of the dry test readings are around 125, unless the starter is
having
trouble.) The fact that the wet test brought the reading up so much indicates
that it's probably not a head gasket.
When you get back, check the valve lash and re-run the compression test. If the
valve lash is off, the compression test readings will be all over the board. If
you get similar results, I suspect that a ring job and perhaps valve job is in
the cards.
Chris K.
DLancer7676@cs.com wrote:
> In a message dated 7/11/2001 11:35:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
>
> > Possibly a local repair shop can check the anti-freeze for HCs? I
> > believe that's what they do when a gasket is suspect.
> >
>
> Thanks Peter. That may be my next step. I just finished the compression
> testing and here are the results:
>
> Dry test:
>
> #1 = 89 #2 = 93 #3 = 87 #4 = 104
>
> Wet test--A few squirts of oil in each cylinder. All othr plugs in place.:
>
> #1 = 110 #2 = 130 #3 = 150 #4 = 125
>
> Anybody read anything into these results?
>
> Getting ready to leave town to go solo backpacking for a couple of days. I
> will check any suggestions when I return. Thanks again, everyone.
>
> --David C.
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