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1mobile

01-31-2010 08:11 PM

1996 ranger 3.0 valve problems

Just put on new head gaskets....now have 0 compression on all cyls. What did I do wrong the valves seem to be open? HELP!

mgar75

01-31-2010 08:19 PM

Maybe you put the wrong head gaskets on the wrong side were they marked with L & R there might be a differance.

1mobile

01-31-2010 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgar75 (Post 50405)

Maybe you put the wrong head gaskets on the wrong side were they marked with L & R there might be a differance.

Same gaskets both sides... can back rocker bolt off and get comp.

ralphie250

01-31-2010 08:56 PM

why did you repalce the head gaskets??

1mobile

01-31-2010 09:06 PM

blown

mgar75

02-01-2010 07:22 PM

Sounds like your timming is off . Because if you back off the adjustment screw on the rocker and you get compression means your head gasket is on right . You must have your timming wrong if it is off you will not get any compression because your valves will open at the wrong time.

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