compression

Hey all, my friend in PA (also in TLC but does not MUD) just picked up a 1994 80 series LC. He is looking for either a parts truck with good engine, or an engine. Anyone know of anything? He is up in Harrisonville, PA, but often comes down to DC. So anything not too far from those areas would be...

My new-to-me 85 FJ 60/192K was brought into the shop and the mechanic is telling me compression ranges from low 80's to 110 and is recommending a engine rebuild vs seal replacement. I'm trying to educate myself so not to get taken. I plan on getting a second opinion but questions should I be...

All, I'm currently working on this: 1966 FJ40 Frame-Off Build (3rd Generation Owner) Roughly 2oz of coolant came out when I drained the engine oil and the rear coolant passages are blocked up (no coolant draining from the drain cock) My next plan is to pull the head and inspect the head...

I am a senior in high school (So let's preface this with the fact that I have very little idea as to what I'm doing) and over the summer I bought a '78 Land Cruiser beater off a guy near me for 500$. Fixed it up, seems to run great, but there does seem to be a loss of power. On my father's...

Looking at a 40 out of state, compression numbers came back below. I believe spec was 150, but over 105 is okay? My main question is I read in some of the other threads they should be within 10%. Any feedback appreciated on #2 and the results. 1: 125 2: 105 3: 120 4: 118 5: 118 6: 115

First compression numbers are in on my 1981 turbo'd 3b engine with 495,000 kms. Engine history is unknown, possibly rebuilt already? Spec is 427 psi, Minimum is 284 psi, *no more than 28 psi difference between cylinders* Cyl 1 - 425 psi Cyl 2 - 390 psi Cyl 3 - 395 psi Cyl 4 - 435 psi All is...