My compression meter looks like "Normal Engine" but I run at 14 in Hg at idle so it looks more like "POOR RINGS". Does anyone know what normal readings are for this engine?
POOR RINGS: motor idling, hand reading steadily, but 2-4 points lower than normal.This may also indicate poor or contaminated engine oil.
Also, Contaminated engine oil? WTF is that going to do? I suppose I can try changing the oil. I didnt do it since it came from the shop with the oil in it now.
I have a hard time with bad rings cause the engine ran real good before the timing chain snapped. I dont think the timing chain snapping will degrade the rings that bad. Am I wrong? Also, the thought crossed my mind that the timing chain was put on one tooth off. Can I check that without removing the chain cover?
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