1996 ranger 3.0 valve problems

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Jan 31, 2010 | 08:11 PM

1mobile

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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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Jan 31, 2010 | 08:19 PM

mgar75

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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.

Jan 31, 2010 | 08:31 PM

1mobile

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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.

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

Jan 31, 2010 | 08:56 PM

ralphie250

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why did you repalce the head gaskets??

Jan 31, 2010 | 09:06 PM

1mobile

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Feb 1, 2010 | 07:22 PM

mgar75

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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.