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Does anyone know what the ideal results would be on a compression test on a 1948 Hudson eight cylinder motor? performed a compression test and got results ranging from 30 to 84...im assuming this most likely means I am in dire need of either a valve adjustment or a full blown valve job?
Posted : 20/07/2013 10:31 am
Have you tried a squirt of oil down each spark plug hole & then a remeasure? Will help distinguish between rings & valves!!
Posted : 20/07/2013 12:52 pm
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I retook the test with a guage that didn't leak and the results were as follows from front of the motor (radiator), to the back. 71, 76, 75, 82, 90, 85, 90, 57...
Posted : 21/07/2013 6:16 am
I'd still do the squirt of oil thing. If the compressions increase after this then the rings are leaking, if not it's valves.
Posted : 21/07/2013 2:47 pm
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