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Engine turns over but will not start

Tiny
CBCC12
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  • 1996 GEO TRACKER
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Recently purchased 1996 Tracker that was run hot. Pulled head and sent to shop to be shaved and valves leak tested. Valves checked good. Engine turns over but will not start. Compression readings are:
Cylinder #1 - 180
Cylinder #2 - 120
Cylinder #3 - 90
Cylinder #4 - 180

Poured a small amount of transmission fluid down cylinders #2&3. After day of sitting with transmission fluid in them, cylinders 2&3 rose from 60lbs compression reading.

Assuming proper timing, should the engine start given the compression readings?
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 9:41 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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There is low compression between 2 &3 possibly a head gasket so recheck to make sure your torque is ok on all your bolts. Check valve adjust ment first however it is.009-.011 intake hot and.010-.011 exhaust hot. That may be the problem. Head bolts should be torqued to 54 ft. Lbs in 3-4 passes see pic for way to do it.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 AT 9:49 AM

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