Reply To: Copper rimmed head gasket advice

[skanders01]

Thanks for the help, gentlemen. I actually wound up putting it on dry. Initial compression was very low, less than 50 in both cylinders, on this (QD-16) guy so I just wanted to try the low hanging fruit to remedy first. Not sure the look from the top side was the lowest cost/effort exercise to start narrowing down low compression issue(s), but it was the easiest for me. Thought that if I didn’t add any adhesive/sealant this first time I may be able to reuse and seal if I have to remove and replace it again. Can this be done with a copper rimmed gasket? Compression check for improvement not yet done.
Maybe removing the exhaust head cover would be a better or next step in the low impact diagnostic procedure.? Can anything about the rings or the pistons be determined by looking at them through the exhaust chamber? Maybe I need to do some more homework on the site first. Seems like there should be and probably is a suggested procedure tor diagnosing a low compression problem, just haven’t come across it in my brief 3 years as a member.

Thanks again,
Kyle

Kyle Anderson
Trempeleau, WI
skanders@triwest.net
920-764-0501