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Old May 18, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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I just put a poor man type r in my car. I went to start it and did a cpmpression test. It was 45 pounds on all cylinders. What could the problem be
Old May 18, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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cam timing
Old May 18, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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How do I time adjustable buddy club cam gears
Old May 18, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Follow the instructions in the other thread you started about TIMING. Set the cam gears to zero, or reinstall the stock cam gears until you figure out what the problem is.


Here's a link to your own thread if you've forgotten (you made it last Friday):

https://www.vadriven.com/forums/tech-talk-9/timing-396439/
Old May 18, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Ok so I have done a compression test and all cylinders vary from 30 to 85 psi. What could cause that
Old May 18, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Rings, cracked sleeve, could be alot of things.
Old May 18, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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How would I find out which option it is
Old May 18, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jmiller1846
How would I find out which option it is
Open that fucker up. If the pressure is that much off its time to pull the motor man.
Old May 18, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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exactly, doesn't matter why it's so low, it just means you need to pull it and rebuild it, or replace it.
Old May 18, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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just curious as to what motor...but as they said...its junk basically...either rebuild or replace



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