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 is the order of the
compression? If you have two low ones next to each other it may be a head
gasket. If you are at any high altitude your readings may be low but ok for
that altitude. I think normally, we look for 150 to160 at sea level. I'd
start with resetting the timing (static). From there I would re adjust the
carbs by the book then modify as needed.
> From: info@atteanlodge.com
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:33:00 -0500
> Subject: [Healeys] low compression
>
> 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. The carbs were rebuilt by Joe
> Cuerto, plenty of fuel to them, proper fuel level in the bowls etc. etc.
Valve
> and ignition timing dead on. I finally figured it had to be a vacuum
problem
> so I just did a compression test...very depressing, a low of 100 and high
of
> 125. The engine was out of the car when I bought it but had been completely
> rebuilt by a reputable guy who told me he did everything right including
new
> rings, pistons, crank, valves, cam etc., he also had the head planed. Yes,
I
> checked the clearances and they are fine, I have been able to run the
engine
> for maybe 7 or 8 minutes at most before it sputters and dies. Did the
> rebuilder screw up or am I missing something here? Any thoughts will be
much
> appreciated will I load the shotgun.
>
> Brad Holden
> 67 BJ8
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