[Healeys] no compression 100

[Rod Shepherd]

Mike,
Head Gasket blowing between cylinders 3 and 4 appears to be the usual
occurrence.
I strongly suggest a straight-edge check of block and the head in that area.
If you have not replaced the head bolts then I also would replace them and
retorque the head after 100 miles or so, and do it when hot.
Rod Shepherd.

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Sent: Tuesday, 3 February 2009 4:36 PM
To: Healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] no compression 100

Thanks for all replies.Shop is backed up, so space for the car is
limited-work
will commence in 12-14 days. Yes, head will be off as first step. Do I
understand correctly that IF the problem is a blow out between 3 and 4 a new
gasket is all that would be required, whereas if the gasket were intact I
should look further afield? (Warped/cracked head or uneven deck?) Will
verify
the operation of the valves. Do I need new bolts/nuts? Last time I had this
head off, someone said "DO NOT retork" while others said ..."a MUST @ 500
miles." What's a cabinetmaker to do?
Mike Gougeon   56 BN2
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