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Old 01-31-2010, 08:11 PM
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Unhappy 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!
 

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Old 01-31-2010, 08:19 PM
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Maybe you put the wrong head gaskets on the wrong side were they marked with L & R there might be a differance.
 
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Old 01-31-2010, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mgar75
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.
 
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Old 01-31-2010, 08:56 PM
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why did you repalce the head gaskets??
 
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Old 01-31-2010, 09:06 PM
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Old 02-01-2010, 07:22 PM
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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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