96 dodge ram 2500 v-10 4x4 AT w/ OD 214,000 original miles
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Just pulled the headers and the exhaust. I'm taking the driverside head off now. Removing the push rods and rocker arms. I'm keeping the push rods in order. What about the rockers? Is it essential to keep them in order. I might just remove the push rods and finger tighten the bolts back down on the rockers? Keeping them in place.
I also read in the service manual where it said cylinder compression was between 170-190 psi. When I did my compression check. The cylinders were 125-130? Seems like a big drop???
I also read in the service manual where it said cylinder compression was between 170-190 psi. When I did my compression check. The cylinders were 125-130? Seems like a big drop???
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Yep, keep the rockers in order as well. Pushrods and rockers wear in together. It's important to keep that relationship.
Compression is a tad low, but, still within the 'acceptable' range. Question becomes, where did your compression go? If it's rings.... doing a wet test right after the dry would tell the tale. It's also possible the valves aren't seating as completely as they did when new.... something you can check/address when the heads are off. (are you going to have them checked for cracks??)
Compression is a tad low, but, still within the 'acceptable' range. Question becomes, where did your compression go? If it's rings.... doing a wet test right after the dry would tell the tale. It's also possible the valves aren't seating as completely as they did when new.... something you can check/address when the heads are off. (are you going to have them checked for cracks??)
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