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I haven't gotten the engine running yet I'm just trying to collect info. Thanks for the quick response. FYI fitting come off side of block.No way to adjust oil flow.-----There is a procedure to check operation of the pump.=====What is your motor doing / not doing ?-----Post actual compression test values here.----And does tell tale fitting come off the side of engine block or off the top of the block?
Are you saying to post the compression values so you can read them?There was a service bulletin in 1994 to move the fitting.-----There were cooling issues on some installations.----Water pump kit 0432955 has all the instructions and parts to modify cooling.-----Post those compression values before spending any beer tokens on this motor.
Thank you for your response. I understand the part about the $$ What I don't know is what is meant by "posting a compression value" I know what a compression test is.What he means is posting the compression numbers will allow a determination of one of the most important parameters of your engine, & if it’s economically worthwhile to spend any $$ to make it run well.
Thanks for all your helpGood luck with your motor.-----You will do well on your own.
He meant, post the numbers from your compression test, ie cyl #1 xxxpsi, cyl#2 xxx psi.Thank you for your response. I understand the part about the $$ What I don't know is what is meant by "posting a compression value" I know what a compression test is.
What do you mean I lost him?You've just lost probably the best guy on this site for helping you get your motor running. Not much on "chit-chat", but knows those motors more that anyone else here. Probably. I've had a couple of them.