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Old 02-05-2018, 11:36 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by EnnEssEnnKAT View Post
It seems to be pretty high compression for a used motor. As for the valves those do not need to be replaced, they're typically reused. What I've done is remove them and soak them in a special detergent to remove the carbon deposits and then reassemble. That's the best 'free' option.

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That's why I assumed it was carbon build up.

Anything I should do besides replace the seals? How a bout scraping off the carbon from the tops of the piston? Will that help lower the compression test to 180?
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