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  1. 01-24-2022 10:16 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by fgil View Post
    So heres the latest. All cylinders are over 120 but three remain below 70. Any suggestions before I decide to yank the motor out and replace it?
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    Did you start it and bring it up to temp, or just crank it for the compression test after the oil soak. I expect Mike's right on checking gaskets, but it'll start with 5 of 8 above 120#, and if anything's gonna free up the rings on the other three it's running it and getting it hot.

    Another thought, since this happened from a fire, perhaps due to the method used to extinguish the fire, will insurance pay for replacing the engine?
    Last edited by rspears; 01-24-2022 at 02:00 PM.
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