Re: 1950 Won't Start.....95% Original

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2020/1/13 8:51:00

I agree wholly with BigKev's suggestions. Sure, with those compression values your engine isn't going to start. And it's possible that it had enough abuse in it's 62K miles that it is in need of a rebuild. But it's at least equally possible that the low compression is simply due to prolonged layup, the history of our hobby is filled to overflowing with stories of engines with similar symptoms that were revived without rebuilds and had long, happy service lives. Clean the oil pan and pump pickup screen, attend to stuck valves, consider giving all the valves a light lapping with valve grinding compound, and use your favorite snake oil to let the rings soak. PATIENCE.