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Old 06-08-2008, 11:58 AM
76Red18 76Red18 is offline
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Default Re: 1973 20' SF - Engine Trouble?

Does the color of the spark plug electrode in the 60# hole look the same as the others? Check it after a period of idle then again after a period of WOT. I dont think 60# of compression is enough to create combustion. That number can rise as your rpm increases which would give you combustion at high rpm's but not at idle. At minimum I would pull the heads and inspect the cylinders for scoring. If theres noticeable scoring I'd rebuild, If not, replace the gaskets and recheck compression. Maybe its just a blown head gasket. . Just an opinion from a back yard mechanic.
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