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Old 12-27-2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by maximumbob
I have blow by so I know compression could be a problem
Bingo. My bet is low compression. When the engine does not start right away, unburned fuel can wash down the cylinder walls, removing oil, and further lowering compression.
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