51 Patrician - Advice on next step

Posted by markinroseburg On 2013/8/26 19:18:42

Been taking stuff off my 51 Patrician so I can get it running.
Down to where I can see and reach everything. Been putting marvel in it every chance I get. Did a compression check on it today: 90,30,20,20 30,20,20, 45. Not too encouraging. Took manifolds off - lots of marvel ran out. My take on it is stuck valves? Started to take side covers off, but no one else around to spin engine so I can see what's moving or not.

Worst case scenario? Next step. This car needs EVERYTHING. Wondering whether to cut my losses and button it up and move on. Any advice would be welcome.

On a side note. as i was cleaning up the block, I found a broken ring on the oil pan flange - outside the engine. also not a good harbinger.....Engine is still intact - head still on.