[Healeys] low compression

[Attean Lake Lodge]

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