compression should be close to equal in all cylinders.
Clearly #2 has an issue. It could be rings, OR it could be a bad valve too.
Perhaps a valve isn't seating properly. If you're lucky, it might be
just that.
Eddie
Dave Cooke wrote:
> OK, Mike, this can't be good news...
>
> this evenings Compression test results
>
> Cylinder
> 1- 200
> 2- 70
> 3- 180
> 4- 190
>
> Cylinder with oil
> 1-220
> 2-75
> 3-195
> 4-205
>
> -Dave Cooke
>
> On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:48 PM, MH <twobeaners@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
>> Start by EZ & cheap....
>> Do a standard compression check,....1st..without a squirt of oil in each
>> cylinder, ...2nd WITH a squirt of oil in each cylinder. Tell us what you
>> get.
>> Mike Hudson '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Cooke" <cookefam314@gmail.com>
>> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 12:22 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Smoker?
>>
>>
>> My 68 1600 has recently started smoking more than usual out of the
>>
>>> tailpipe.
>>> It's always ran with a bit of exhaust smoke, but usually after warm up, it
>>> would only smoke a bit when taking off at an intersection after waiting
>>> for
>>> a light.
>>> Now, it's smoking all the time! So, looking for a little help diagnosing
>>> this issue...
>>>
>>> Here's what she looks & sounds like today -
>>> http://gallery.me.com/cookefam314/100178/Smoker
>>>
>>> She runs fine, carbs are adjusted & plugs look tan, no backfire, plenty of
>>> acceleration.
>>> The smoke does leave a chalky black dry residue, it's not wet or oily, and
>>> it wipes off the tailpipe easily.
>>>
>>> Dave Cooke
>>> Lake in the Hills, IL
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