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Subject:Re: Results from a compression test.
Date:Thu, 11 Apr 1996 12:13:17 -0700

If you say so.  NO compression would seem to me to be more than just "out
of adjustment valves".  I can't think of a likely senario where TWO
cylinders would have ZERO compression and not have it be catastophic.  But,
I will concede that I've never adjusted the valves to achieve that effect.
I'm very curious.  Please let us know what the verdict is.

James

>   No it's not! It's just sleeping.  I had a emgine with NO compression on
>2 cylinders and it was a simple vavle adjustment.  After that it has run
>fine and still is.  No compression can mean a bunch of things.  Don't give
>up so quickly.  If after a valve adjustment you still have no compression
>then I'd say it may be toast but it still may be just a head not an entire
>engine!  I don't want to replace an engine or rebuild a bottom end unless
>I REALY have to.
>
>Scott
>
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