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Re: Low compression on engine
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 12/17/2009

You could have low compression either because the cylinder is leaking and can't build pressure or the cylinder can't pull in any air to compress due to a valve that is not opening.

I would check for an intake valve that is not opening on #2.

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