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1. [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: "Attean Lake Lodge" <info@atteanlodge.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:33:00 -0500; Since I first started my car a couple of weeks ago I have just not been able to get to run even close to normal, in fact the only way I can keep it running is to hold the chokes out most all the way.; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00295.html (7,617 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: Richard Kahn <tahoehealey@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:06:26 -0800; The variance is a little high between the cylinders. I'm not sure that your compression readings would cause the problem of keeping the engine running. About 5 psi range seems to be except able. What; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00299.html (9,341 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: David Nock <healeydoc@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 13:32:57 -0800; Check the cam timing a very common mistake if the rebuilder is not familiar with the Healey engine David Nock British Car Specialists Stockton Ca 95205 209-948-8767 www.britishcarspecialists.com . .; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00300.html (9,539 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: Richard Ewald <richard.ewald@gmail.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:10:14 -0800; First off your compression gauge could very well be pessimistic. It would not be the first inaccurate compression tester I have seen. Secondly even with compression of 100-125 the engine should stay; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00305.html (9,746 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:19:21 +0100; If the pistons and rings have not bedded in yet you could have differences in the compression. Also being stored for years does not help. You cannot take proper readings with a cold and not run in en; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00308.html (8,558 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl>; Date: Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:47:24 +0100; Forgot to mention that you should messure your compression with the butterfly valves fully open to get a proper reading. Kees Oudesluijs Attean Lake Lodge schreef: ___________________________________; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00310.html (7,829 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: "Dave Porter" <frogeye@porterscustom.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 16:42:19 -0700; Right, the symptom is that it will run for several minutes before "sputtering" and dying. That is a fuel starvation issue. Dave frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM U; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00312.html (9,802 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:04:46 +0800; Alot of top healey experts here (and normally spot on) but they haven't read your email completely. Dave Porter has a good idea, I would check the fuel starvation (usually caused by a rusty tank tha; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00314.html (10,226 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] low compression (score: 1): Author: Robert Blair <rnbmail@yahoo.com>; Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 18:13:18 -0800 (PST); Brad, Does not sound serious - maybe. assuming there are no bad noises and you have good oil pressure. Questions: 1. Has it ever run well before the current problem? 2. How many miles since the so ca; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00319.html (10,339 bytes)
10. [Healeys] Low Compression (score: 1): Author: "Gary Black" <gblack@hextrans.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:28:17 -0800; I'm coming in late on this one, but in case the problem hasn't been solved (engine runs rough, carbs must be choked), I had this same problem recently. I had reversed two of the spark plug wires. Eas; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00349.html (8,487 bytes)
11. Re: [Healeys] Low Compression (score: 1): Author: "Dave Porter" <frogeye@porterscustom.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:53:12 -0700; 15-too young 36-too old 24-just right ;>) frogeye@porterscustom.com Porter Customs 2909 Arno NE Albuquerque, NM USA 87107 505-352-1378 1954 BN2 1959 AN5 Porter Custom Bicycles cars: www.britishcarfor; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00356.html (9,435 bytes)
12. Re: [Healeys] Low Compression (score: 1): Author: I Erbs <eyera3@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:20:35 -0800; Told my teenage son that method of remembering the fire order he almost fell out of his chair laughing sent from my cellular PDA I Erbs 15-too young 36-too old 24-just right ;>) frogeye@porterscusto; /html/healeys/2009-12/msg00357.html (10,168 bytes)

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