Jim_Gruber
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Guys here's the tale of the Compression Gauge.
Oil Pressure popped up to 60 psi after I primed the pump.
The Compression readings
#1 90 psi
#2 70 psi
#3 45 psi
#4 90 psi
So when I first started cranking this engine by hand there was a spot where the engine stopped and I could not turn over. I added a Tbs of oil to each spark plug hole and let it sit for two days. I then came back and alternated rotating directions never forcing anything. All of a sudden I could feel things giving way, backed up he other direction and things began to rotate freely through 360 degrees by hand turning the generator nut.
Supposedly this was a rebuilt engine. It could be as number plate is missing. Where do I go from here. Unknown how long this engine has been sitting. It could be years and years. Do I attempt to start it and see if a stuck ring gets unstuck. Pull the head and check valve gasket. Retorque things. This will not be the permanent engine. I've got a 1275 and a 5 speed that will be going into this BE but the 1275 needs a valve job/replacement head milled and valves seats checked.
Plan is to make this a rolling restoration while the other engine is being worked on. I'm also trying to get this car running for Dayton British Car Days on August 6. Thoughts gentleman?
Oil Pressure popped up to 60 psi after I primed the pump.
The Compression readings
#1 90 psi
#2 70 psi
#3 45 psi
#4 90 psi
So when I first started cranking this engine by hand there was a spot where the engine stopped and I could not turn over. I added a Tbs of oil to each spark plug hole and let it sit for two days. I then came back and alternated rotating directions never forcing anything. All of a sudden I could feel things giving way, backed up he other direction and things began to rotate freely through 360 degrees by hand turning the generator nut.
Supposedly this was a rebuilt engine. It could be as number plate is missing. Where do I go from here. Unknown how long this engine has been sitting. It could be years and years. Do I attempt to start it and see if a stuck ring gets unstuck. Pull the head and check valve gasket. Retorque things. This will not be the permanent engine. I've got a 1275 and a 5 speed that will be going into this BE but the 1275 needs a valve job/replacement head milled and valves seats checked.
Plan is to make this a rolling restoration while the other engine is being worked on. I'm also trying to get this car running for Dayton British Car Days on August 6. Thoughts gentleman?