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53 pick up #35134 09/26/03 11:16 AM
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 30 dayton ohio krnut OP Grease Monkey
OP krnut Grease Monkey Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 30 dayton ohio	I just aquired a 53 pickup that looks unmolested. Did they come out with the 216 or like my book says, a 235? or both. Also it has sat for quite a long time and it only carries about 30 lb compression in each cylinder. Is there any thing besides a ring job that will cure the problem? thanks krnut krnut

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Re: 53 pick up #35135 09/26/03 05:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	1953 trucks-1/2 ton thru 1 1/2 tons used a 216 engine.This would be the high side cover engine.The low compression could be the result of dry cylinder walls and stuck rings.Remove the plugs and add about 4 Oz. of Marvel Mystery oil to each cylinder.Also remove the valve cover and lube the valve guides -squirting M M O thru the valve springs. Gene Schneider

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