Or a tired compression tester. Maybe it was dropped since last time you checked. 50psi drop straight across all cylinders sounds suspicious and unlikely.
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Or a tired compression tester. Maybe it was dropped since last time you checked. 50psi drop straight across all cylinders sounds suspicious and unlikely.
Jeff Watson
Seattle, WA
'63 Tudor Wagon (170 - 3 spd.)
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I agree with Jeff. I can't think of anything, engine-wise, to cause an across-the-board drop like that.
Roger Moore
63 "Flarechero"
powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear
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Well I am going to my brothers today I will drive the falcon and run a quick check on one of the cylinders with his gauge. In the mean time I have been looking at a 250 engine to put in it. I think its a straight across swap.
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well I have been working on the falcon and I think I found the smoking gun. The head gasket was bad between # 4 & #3. I also found out my engine is a 1966 200 . Now the new problem. It has two bent push rods and I cant find any in the auto parts stores. I am looking for a couple fresh ones new or used if anyone has any suggestions It would sure help
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I'm sure any auto machine shop can order you the right ones, but make sure they have a sample to see before ordering. By '66 I think all 200's were non-adjustable rockers with pushrods being a specific length. Measuring a non-bent one may be critical.
Good luck and thankfully you found the main issue.
Roger Moore
63 "Flarechero"
powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear
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OH well darn. The head gasket was bad and the push-rod was bent . Now it is all back together and running better than ever. One thing though it still has the vibration. I am going to drive and just enjoy the car for now . I am sort of out of ideas and money
LOL Ric
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