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Time for a rebuild?, Time for a rebuild |
Wew |
Jan 17 2020, 06:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None |
Hi All,
I love this community. I have used the search function a bazillion times to gather invaluable information to help troubleshoot and DIY's on my 73 2.0 fuel injection. I have been working on the body for years and have it in pretty good shape. The interior as well is almost done. I have gone through the suspension and replaced shocks and tie rods. New vacuum hoses, rebuilt injectors and all new stainless steel fuel lines. I have worked my way around the engine, and still need to put a new CHT on as it reads cool. Any whoo, I did a compression test today and these were my readings. 1. 110 2. 105 3. 100 4. 130 Some big variances there. Spark plugs are all dark. Is it rebuild time? Recommendations on best DIY rebuild sources books, blogs, youtubes, this forum etc. I want to keep it pretty much stock but am interested in putting the european style pistons in the car. Any other recommendations and opinions are much appreciated. Thanks, Gary |
Mark Henry |
Jan 18 2020, 04:15 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Hydraulic lifters so valve adjustment is zero lash.
If you do push rod seals you can pull one lifter out and confirm if it's hydraulic. Hydraulic lifters need a hydraulic cam, it won't work with solid lifters. |
Wew |
Jan 18 2020, 08:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 227 Joined: 17-January 15 From: Novato, ca Member No.: 18,335 Region Association: None |
Hydraulic lifters so valve adjustment is zero lash. If you do push rod seals you can pull one lifter out and confirm if it's hydraulic. Hydraulic lifters need a hydraulic cam, it won't work with solid lifters. Hi Mark, Is this the conclusion based on the new readings? Meaning, you think based on those new numbers I have hydraulic lifters and cams? Consensus is to get rid of them, if I do that what should I get in there place? What are your recommendations for next steps? Thanks for the input. The experience and knowledge is much appreciated. Gary |
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