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Old 03-28-2021, 02:01 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by roadKill View Post
That's a strange series of events. I will assume you corrected the timing issue when you installed the new head. To have it run then lose compression again is just bizarre. The only thing I can think of is maybe the piston was cracked from the previous valve contact and it opened up worse with some more running. But I'll keep my fingers crossed that you find something easier, like your forgot to torque a head bolt.
Seeing as the cam is in the case of the engine, below the cylinder jug, it is highly unlikely any timing issue was corrected if one does exist.

The piston theory is a good one. Only way to know for sure is the pull the head and see what is there, or isn't.
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