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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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I think I did some damage the last time I ran it last year. When I was almost though the traps, it started making a sputtering sound. Now, I finally got around to look into it. The spark plug in # 7 had a bent electrode like something hit it. I did a compression test, 175 lbs in all except # 7 was 151 lbs. I put new plugs in it, started a few times to move it on and off the trailer and so far no bent plug. I looked in the cylinder through the spark plug hole with a camara and didn't notice anything bad. Any thoughts before I pull the head? Bottom end only has 19xxx original miles. I just hope I didn't damage a brand new TFS cnc 215 head.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Maybe that plug was dropped on the floor when putting them in the last time?
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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Just pull off the head and verify, it is much better to be safe than sorry. 24lbs in one cylinder on only 19xxx is an identifier to something imho
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Maybe that plug was dropped on the floor when putting them in the last time?
No, I didn't drop it.
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:50 PM
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Good ole' no. 7. Past experiences tell me you have a fried piston. Good luck!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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there is only one way to be sure and with losing that much comp over one cylinder would indicate some sort of bad news.
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