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Re: low compression, burnt plug
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 8/21/2008

Two things come to mind, either the plug was installed with a dirty seat, or it was not properly torqued. This will cause the plug to run too hot and melt its self. Or it has been running lean on that hole, and the poor valves are about ready to give it up. Login to read more.