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Put the free craigslist engine on a stand after low leakdown numbers. Saw an odd bulge on the side of cylinder 3. I thought it was just some gunk buildup, so I picked at it with my finger and....
Well, got some interesting shrieking noises when I try and turn the motor by hand, so I pulled the head and...
I'm no expert, but I'm fairly certain the #3 piston shouldn't be stationary. I'll pull the pan during lunch, see if the rods are doing a decent pretzel impersonation.
If you actually did a leakdown test on #3, that piston is welded into the bore or there's a big hole in it. 80psi x 8.4in^2 = ~700lbs of force applied straight down on the piston
If you actually did a leakdown test on #3, that piston is welded into the bore or there's a big hole in it. 80psi x 8.4in^2 = ~700lbs of force applied straight down on the piston
I'm assuming the rings are **** too. If #3 is stuck at TDC, I should've had decent leakdown numbers. Guess it's time to go over the head more thoroughly too