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From: mgs-owner
To: MG mailing list
Subject: Valve Timing Question
Date: Sunday,January 14,1996 7:56PM
Hello again,
I am happy to report that the MGB engine rebuild is about finished! I
had a problem earlier with oil pressure, but after many suggestions from
the list, I fixed the oil pump gasket and all is well.
I ran a compression test today and I measure 180 lbs +- 5 lbs on each
cylinder. After adjusting the timing, the engine is beginning to smooth
out, but still runs rough with a distinct lack of power. I suspect that
I'm still having carb problems, but I do have a question.
If the valve timing were off, would I still get strong even
compression across all 4 cylinders? Its my guess that good compression
shows that the valve timing and valve settings are all fine, but I'm
curious what everyone else thinks.
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Your compression would probably be off. Did you properly dial in the cam?
Thanks!
John Van Valkenburgh
Raleigh, NC 1970 MGB
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