[Healeys] low compression

[David Nock]

Check the cam timing a very common mistake if the rebuilder is not  
familiar with the Healey engine




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Dec 9, 2009, at 11:33 AM, Attean Lake Lodge wrote:

> 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
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