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stllookn · 01-20-2009, 02:51 PM

If you can change a spark plug...you can do a compression check...it is that easy. I would highly suggest that you do this before you run the engine again. The equipment, as mentioned earlier, is very inexpensive and it can be done in your driveway in less than an hour. Instructions are included in the compression gauge kit. Come on here for guidance after you read the instructions. Good Luck!

01-20-2009, 02:51 PM	#66
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,464	Re: Freshly rebuilt 350 burning oil and tappet noise. If you can change a spark plug...you can do a compression check...it is that easy. I would highly suggest that you do this before you run the engine again. The equipment, as mentioned earlier, is very inexpensive and it can be done in your driveway in less than an hour. Instructions are included in the compression gauge kit. Come on here for guidance after you read the instructions. Good Luck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)