I have tested the compression and here are the results:
1: 60
2: 0
3:110
4:110
5:115
6:120

So something definitely going on there. I think I should try my had at adjusting the lifters - does anyone know where I can get a good procedure for that? Otherwise, it looks like I just warm the motor then loosen the lock nut and turn them down. I can remember my dad saying slowly tighten until the ticking sound is gone then back-off until it's just back again.


Me and my '53!