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Ruby coupe, auto, 69k. Had this one for just over 6 years. Bought it because the first Ruby ('93 6 speed coupe) I had I bought new on Dec 23rd 1992 as my Christmas present to myself, then had to sell when I got a divorce in 1995. Been wanting another for years so I got on the hunt and found...

54K on Ruby Roo. I've had her for 8 months and put on almost 6K miles. She's the second one I've owned...the first I bought new in December of '92.

Hoping to fog it Friday and test it Sunday. Thanks for all the help.

So, would it be a good idea to spray some fogging oil into the plug holes before I start? But if I do that, wouldn't it artificially raise the compression by also sealing the compression rings? Man, nothing is ever easy.....but you do make a great point. Also, since it's been at least a year...

Thanks, this is pretty much what I was thinking. I figured if I left the intake intact it would prevent a mess if the oil pump got enough momentum to start pumping up the lifters. Hopefully the compression check will indicate no problems that will require a tear down beyond the intake....for...

I have a 68 327 and I'm about to begin evaluating the engine. I have never fired (or even turned over) this motor. I want to run a compression test, but know I need to ground the ignition system during the test. I have some sort of converted electronic pickup in the distributor and an ignition...

Thanks, Mike. I hate to go messin' with something if it aint broke. But since I don't know for sure, I'm thinking I'll either go back to points or go HEI. Since I'm not stock at this point, staying original will probably take a back seat to reliability and performance. It's hard to beat points...

I just bought a 68 convertible with a 327-300 original motor. There have been various changes made from stock including an Edelbrock manifold, Holley carb, Accel coil...pretty normal stuff. Except the ignition system. The points in the distributor have been replaced with what appears to be a...