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Old 06-03-2008, 08:49 PM
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Smile compression check

I did a compression check today on the 427. At 100 psi I had 10% to 13% loss on each cylinders. So the rings are good and the valves are seated. Maybe a valve seal or oil ring problem? I think we are going to replace the seals and put it together and drive it this summer.

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