Bought a used motor..

[L0w_N_sl0w]

I got my used engine today from a company I will not name. I noticed some numbers on the valve cover after receiving the pallet. The numbers above each cylinder read 110,110,120&120. I assumed they were talking about the compression on each cylinder so I called the company I bought the engine from. I asked them for them to confirm the compression on the engine I purchased. They told me the engine had compression ranging from 110-120. Wth?? I understand the minimum being 100 but 110 is s***.. Luckily they are returning the engine free of charge and I will be getting 100% refund. I'm not going to bash the company because they were willing to work with me. My advice for anyone buying a used engine, don't expect much. Save your money do it right the first time. I am officially rebuilding my motor because i realized it's not worth buying a junk yard motor.

I'm done venting, that is all.

 

[hornsfan10609]

Every compression tester is different, just because it reads 100psi on one gauge does not mean the rings are shot. You are more looking for consistency among the cylinders.

 

[L0w_N_sl0w]

I'm not going to put $750 in parts on the motor to find out that the rings are bad. I understand you want consistenancy in the numbers but regardless of the compression tester the numbers are to low for my liking.

 

[lowlevel]

Maybe they test them cold... I think you get higher numbers. if the engine is warm...

 

[L0w_N_sl0w]

I know it was tested cold because the guy on the phone said it was never started. Still I have to base my descion based off the testing they have vs. making an assumption. To much money involved.

 

[pcb]

The compression rings may have normal wear and test OK. The oil rings may be seized and they weren't tested. Most people junk their cars when they smoke too bad.