<VV> Back to the engine shop

[shortle]

Not bad compression readings. I have to wonder what is the strange noise, why is the oil lite on at 2000RPM, and why is it running rough? (Well I guess that is what you are wondering).
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301


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>From: Byron Comp <byron.comp at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Jan 30, 2012 8:43 PM
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>Subject: Re: <VV> Back to the engine shop
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>OK, I did a compression test an hour ago with the following results: #1 - 145; #2 - 145; #3 - 155; #4 - 130; #5 - 155; #6 - 125. Looks to me like the whole left bank is weak, with #s 2 & 4 being especially bad. Am I right? And how bad? What does this say about the symptoms it's now exhibiting: running very rough, stalling out at idle, oil pres/temp light on at near idle?
>
>Byron Comp
>'64 Monza Vert.
>Gainesville, FL
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>> Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:31:58 -0600
>> From: Stephen Upham <contactsmu at sbcglobal.net>
>> Subject: Re: <VV> Back to the engine shop
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>> I agree with Mat in getting a second opinion as the first
>> one makes no sense.  I am confused how a dropped seat
>> would give the symtoms that are described.  If is a
>> dropped seat, in my limited estimation, the rpm's would drop
>> which would lead to the low pressure/temp light and the
>> "strange" (a better description might help us) noise. 
>> Since this happens in the (2000 - rpm) range, I don't see
>> how a dropped seat would cause the light to come on unless
>> there were problems with the oil pump.  
>> Have you considered doing the work yourself? I have taken
>> apart and put the engine together and I'm a school
>> teacher.  With help from your club, the repair manual,
>> and vv, most people can do this. 
>> 
>> Stephen U
>> '65 Monza 100 PG AC hardtop  "the original 4 door
>> sports car"
>> 
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