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I have a 1966 convertible with C4 and 200ci. With a cold engine my compression #'s are:
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
190 165 145 180 155 180
Do you see a problem?
I have a Pertronix ignition and coil. The plugs all look clean and tan colored. The engine has about 75,000 miles and the cylinder head was rebuilt last year (about 10,000). The engine was missing on acceleration mostly when cold. I live in Los Angeles. I replaced the ignition coil tonight with a possible slight reduction in missing. I'm losing coolant and can't see where its going. Its about a gallon every week or so. I replaced the radiator cap and I have a coolant recovery tank (cheap $10 one). I started the cold engine tonight and noticed some steam out the tail pipe which diminished as the engine warmed up some. There are some dribbles of water on the ground. I drive about 40 miles a day mostly freeway at 80-85 mph.
What do you guys think? Any ideas?
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6
190 165 145 180 155 180
Do you see a problem?
I have a Pertronix ignition and coil. The plugs all look clean and tan colored. The engine has about 75,000 miles and the cylinder head was rebuilt last year (about 10,000). The engine was missing on acceleration mostly when cold. I live in Los Angeles. I replaced the ignition coil tonight with a possible slight reduction in missing. I'm losing coolant and can't see where its going. Its about a gallon every week or so. I replaced the radiator cap and I have a coolant recovery tank (cheap $10 one). I started the cold engine tonight and noticed some steam out the tail pipe which diminished as the engine warmed up some. There are some dribbles of water on the ground. I drive about 40 miles a day mostly freeway at 80-85 mph.
What do you guys think? Any ideas?