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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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I replaced my cams installed andrews e-z adjust push rods.
I turned the motor over before the front cyl lifters bled down.i tried to start is (STUPID) at first it back fired I shut it right down. re adjusted the push rods
then did a compression check, at first no compression in the front cyl.
I waited 15 minutes and checked compression again. this time had full compression. I buttoned it up and now it starts and runs fine.
i don't think i bent a valve because it runs good. Can anyone out there tell my why i did not have compression the first time? I made sure i started it many times. Can't ride it yet due to the snow.
Did i get lucky and the intake lifter was just holding the intake open at first?
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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did you adjust the valves before you checked the compression the second time?
 
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Not sure dude, try posting your ? in the Tech Forum
 
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No i did not adjust the valves, i figured I would let the lifter bleed down.
the only reason i am asking is I just find it strange that it did not have compression the first time????????????????
 
Old Dec 22, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Welcome to the forums from Illinois,try posting your problem in the tech forum !!!!
 
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Hello from South East Florida!!!!! Not sure about compression problem
 

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