Testing Compression on SBC - Best Method? - Team Chevelle
Jun 16, 2011 · I purchased a compression tester and fooled around with testing each cylinder this evening. However I didn't follow a procedure I've read on the 'net somewhere. I pulled a spark …
SBC 165-170 PSI on compression test? - Team Chevelle
Feb 18, 2008 · Guys, I have finally got around to testing my compression on my SBC before my rebuild to drop on new heads and cam. I am running a very stock 350 with 76 cc heads. I got …
100-110 psi ok for a compression test? - Team Chevelle
Dec 10, 2015 · Opinions on a compression test. Mystery 454 unknown internals, been sitting for years in the shed. Compression test with a push in type tester 100-110 psi...
Compression Test On 400 Small Block - Team Camaro Tech
Jan 16, 2008 · I recently did a compression test on my 69 that I just bought, it has a 71 400 small block and the numbers that I got averaged out at about 230 psi. I have have a few people tell …
what is "good" compression for 327? - Team Camaro Tech
Jan 15, 2020 · UPDATE: I just did a compression test again, all plugs out & throttle open, and get 145-147 on all cyl. IIRC the spec chart Flat Tire posted (not showing up anymore in this …
400 Small Block Build And Dyno Test - Team Chevelle
Mar 26, 2020 · A forum member had me build a mild 406 for his 71 Chevelle, I thought I would post some pictures. I had a very nice thick 817 production block, bore and stroke 4.155 X …
400 sbc raising compression ratio - Team Chevelle
Sep 3, 2022 · E-Tec-200 Small-Block Chevy Cylinder Head Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam The Edelbrock #60989 E-Tec Cylinder Heads are replacements for 302, 327, 350 & 400 SB Chevy …
396 Compression Test - Team Chevelle
Mar 16, 2016 · Using a compression tester to check the basic condition of an engine is better than nothing, but it is NOT the best choice. Compression test results can be inaccurate and …
Help diagnosing low compression on one cylinder - Team Chevelle
Jul 22, 2014 · Guys - Looking for some pointers on diagnosing low compression on one cylinder. Ran a compression test last night and found the following: 1=175 3=173 5=180 7=166 2=115 …
What else can cause severe blowby besides bad rings?
Nov 11, 2011 · I just built and installed a 383 in the 51 Chevy. It's been a GREAT engine since day one (few months ago). Suddenly is has some serious blowby and at both the oil filler tube …