The compression does sound low for that engine and there is too big a difference between the high an low cylinders.

Unless the leak was so excessive that you lost four quarts of oil in 40 miles I would say that the rings are weak at best and you probably have worn guides and a few valves that aren't sealing as well as they could.

I'd do a leak down test to be sure of the rings and valves.

That will show you where the problems are and you can go from there.


48 Chevy 3100 going back together with a 292 six and AX15 five speed.