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low compression on fresh engine 1800 1971

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posted by  B20Paul. on  Sat Sep 13 21:58 CST 2008
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What cam did you install? Going to a larger cam from the D will lower the dynamic compression. You either increase the compression to match or you now have the opportunity to use low grade fuel.

I'd say your rings are OK given that the compression is the same in all cylinders, just don't baby it in the early stages of it's new life or your risk glazing up the bores.





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New low compression on fresh engine [1800][1971]
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