Here is the latest update and a question or two for the group.
1. This week we replaced the passenger side valve cover gasket with a Morosso 93055. This looks like a much better gasket, so I am eager to try it out and see if we have stopped the oil leak.
2. While we had the cover off, we went through and adjusted all of the valves. Most were still very close to right, but a couple of them were either too tight or too loose. They are all set correctly now.
3. We adjusted the oil level. Looked like we were over by about 3/4 qt and that may have contributed to the leak.
4. We fine tuned the accelerator cable. This is something I have always had to tweak to make sure I was getting WOT when the pedal is to the floor.
5. We did a compression test on all of the cylinders to try to determine the comp ratio. The engine was cold, I know it is better if it is done hot. Here are the results:
#1 - 137 psi - 9.32:1
#3 - 135 psi - 9.18:1
#5 - 138 psi - 9.39:1
#7 - 130 psi - 8.84:1
#2 - 128 psi - 8.71:1
#4 - 137 psi - 9.32:1
#6 - 140 psi - 9.52:1
#8 - 140 psi - 9.52:1
Average - 9.23:1
This seems to be the current comp ratio. I assume if I am running 114 octane race gas I am way over what I need and would probably pick up some time by moving down to closer to 100 octane. Any thoughts?
6. We changed plugs, and this is where I would like some opinions. Now that phone cameras are as good as they are, I can post pics of the plugs and get your opinion on if we are running too rich or lean. They look a little rich to me, but I am no expert in this area.