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1972 GMC Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Ticking, Valves.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 1, 2012

I have a oldsmobile.. 350 motor. been sitting for a few years. has little to no compression. any ideas on how to build the compression? i have put oil in the cylinders...

72 olds 98Any ideas on how to build the compression? I have put oil in the cylinders...

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Replied on May 1, 2012

there is a lot more to it than that. the valves may be sticking in the guides and not seating. you need someone to disassemble it for you and inspect it.

Roy

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