Re: This could be bad

From: Doug Myers (dougmyers@starpower.net)
Date: Tue Jun 26 2001 - 17:26:46 EDT


Hi,

    I checked it because it has developed a low speed miss. I was not happy
with what I found. I'm pretty sure its burnt valves, caused by running lean.
I considering swapping heads or just building a 360 for it.

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Doug Myers
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'99 Dakota RC/SB 5.2L/5-speed/3.92SG
K&N Gen II, B&F Billet TB, Hughes Stage 1 Intake, 180 T-stat,
MP cam, MP headers, MP catback, MP plug wires, Accel Supercoil,
Custom Computer by Ron Zimmer, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch

> What prompted you to check the pressure? Is it running badly, burning oil, oil > deposits on the plugs, loss in power? I not sure why the rear ones go out first, > more heat in the rear of the engine causes accelerated wear in the rear > cylinders? > > > > > "Doug Myers" <dougmyers@starpower.net> on 06/26/2001 11:53:19 AM > > Please respond to dakota-truck@buffnet.net > > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net > cc: (bcc: Anthony Gonatas/KS/ARS/US/AON) > > Subject: DML: This could be bad > > > > Hey guys, > > I did a compression check of my engine this morning and all the > cylinders are showing 180-185 psi except for #4 and #8 which are showing 160 > psi. The truck just hit 38,000 miles so its out of warranty. Any > suggestions? > > Thanks, > > Doug Myers > ------------- > '99 Dakota RC/SB 5.2L/5-speed/3.92SG > K&N Gen II, B&F Billet TB, Hughes Stage 1 Intake, 180 T-stat, > MP cam, MP headers, MP catback, MP plug wires, Accel Supercoil, > Custom Computer by Ron Zimmer, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch > > > > > > > >



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