Re: Compression

["Heikki Rinta-Koski" <hrk951@domain.elided>]

How was the compression on this engine after few thousand miles?

I changed oil to Mobil 15W-50 yesterday and drove it warm. Nice car but it 
starts to be cold out there for driver...
I haven't poured any addictives to that oil I have read from somewhere it 
should have the washing ability by itself. I'll keep an eye on it.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Blinkers will be next item to bring back to life.
Top needs replacing, is there experiences or DIY instructions on it on the 
web?

Heikki Rinta-Koski
-76 Alfa Spider

> My younger brother bought a Chevy 350 to put in a 29 Model A street rod he
> built from the ground up, including the frame, that was frozen up. He 
> worked
> the cylinders loose using oil and rust penetrate and got it freed up.
> Started it up and it smoke like heck. Compression was so-so on all but one
> cylinder. Short story its been in the car now for a year and a half, he's
> put 15,000 miles on it.
>
> If the motors in the car change the oil and run it for a few thousand miles
> it may get better like his did.
>
> Cordova Ralph
>
>
> Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:45:08 -0500
> From: "Ben Ament" <bament@domain.elided>
> Subject: Compression
>
> It is unlikely that the rings have cracked - however, it is very possible
> that
> they have frozen, or that the liner itself is glazed. If mechanic-in-a-can
> does not free the rings, then an overhaul is in the cards.
>
> Peace,
> Ben
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