I'm a newbie and have just acquired a 1950 2382-5 Super 8 with the 327cu in engine. It won't run...otherwise it is in very good condition body wise and poor condition interior wise.

Question 1. What should normal compression be in the cylinders. All mine hover around 40-50 psi even after dumping oil in the cylinders. I suspect stuck valves...opinions please.

Question 2.I need a good source for a shop manual as it looks like the 327 is going to come out if I can't get the compression up.

Thanks!

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