If you guys ever feel like heading for some mountains/twisties, let me know.
Found time to do a warm compression test. Results are similar with about 20 more PSI across the board: 140, 135, 122, 138 So compression is...
True, but that would be big undertaking for me, and the only machine shop in the area is really shady. Frankly, my relationship with my GF...
The engine was COLD during that compression test - done with wide-open-throttle (well, no throttle, manifolds or exhaust). I'll test it hot soon...
Since my last post I synced w/ a 2-bottle tool. I actually saw a little improvement - now it holds idle below 1200; granted it's a stumbly rough...
Compression is as follows: 1 - 120 2 - 119 3 - 100 4 - 119 Yep, I know #3 has low compression, but it's definitely the rings, and I DON'T...
Well noted, thanks. I'd better start over heh.
I feel dumb for asking this, but its been bothering me: When I'm doing a float test with a clear tube, I move the tube up and down. Lets say...
After unscrewing the clamp, I couldn't pull the mufflers straight out. I was able to twist them a little bit, and every time I twisted, they came...
Get a bigger flathead screw and file it down until it fits snugly?
I would appreciate any advice I can get from the XJ gurus out there to help get this '82 650 non-yics running smoothly. Here is the situation:...