<VV> Back to the engine shop

[Byron Comp]

OK, I did a compression test an hour ago with the following results: #1 - 145; #2 - 145; #3 - 155; #4 - 130; #5 - 155; #6 - 125. Looks to me like the whole left bank is weak, with #s 2 & 4 being especially bad. Am I right? And how bad? What does this say about the symptoms it's now exhibiting: running very rough, stalling out at idle, oil pres/temp light on at near idle?

Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert.
Gainesville, FL
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> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:31:58 -0600
> From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: <VV> Back to the engine shop
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> I agree with Mat in getting a second opinion as the first
> one makes no sense.  I am confused how a dropped seat
> would give the symtoms that are described.  If is a
> dropped seat, in my limited estimation, the rpm's would drop
> which would lead to the low pressure/temp light and the
> "strange" (a better description might help us) noise. 
> Since this happens in the (2000 - rpm) range, I don't see
> how a dropped seat would cause the light to come on unless
> there were problems with the oil pump.  
> Have you considered doing the work yourself? I have taken
> apart and put the engine together and I'm a school
> teacher.  With help from your club, the repair manual,
> and vv, most people can do this. 
> 
> Stephen U
> '65 Monza 100 PG AC hardtop  "the original 4 door
> sports car"
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