Post by kevinharrell on Nov 3, 2018 15:34:59 GMT -5
This spring I made a posting about prepping an engine for spring and someone suggested that one of my cylinders had low compression. Well, I finally bought myself a compression tester and fond out both cylinders have really bad compression. (52psi and 48psi.)
The compression went up when I placed some oil in the cylinders, so, it appears as though the rings are not sealing. This calls for a top end rebuild, or at least new rings. I know the next step is to get the Clymer or Hayes manual and watch some U Tube videos.
But, here is my general question, what can I expect? And, what is the best approach . . . . cylinder honing, new rings, oversized pistons?
Any insight would be appreciated.
The compression went up when I placed some oil in the cylinders, so, it appears as though the rings are not sealing. This calls for a top end rebuild, or at least new rings. I know the next step is to get the Clymer or Hayes manual and watch some U Tube videos.
But, here is my general question, what can I expect? And, what is the best approach . . . . cylinder honing, new rings, oversized pistons?
Any insight would be appreciated.
