Re: Bad news from my compression test I think....how can car STILL refuse to start?

Posted by N.C.23rdPackard On 2012/9/10 11:54:28

JW, good call, I had one of those solid lifters tapping just a bit when it was running so it was on the to do list but I think that I am going to remove the valves and (keeping them in order with their springs and keepers so they get put back right where they came from of course)springs and really clean it right so in am not having to do this again next month. Plus while I have them out I am going to take the springs to the machine shop to have them tested to sort out any wear ones. I found new ones for $6 each so no need to screw around with spring shims or any of that. Well, I will keep yall posted! Steve