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Originally Posted by layback40
The variation between gauges is only a few %, for cheap gauges thats to be expected.
You dont have 1 cylinder way lower than the others.
Best you just drive the car & enjoy it.
A new seal on the oil filler & a clamp on the breather may be a good idea so as to keep things clean.
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Thanks!
Seen my goof about the smoke out the oil fill. Edited that.
I replaced the oil filler cap seal after doing the valves and will be ordering a new breather hose soon.
My frame of reference of diesels is very limited. When I see a level that's 25% below that of a new engine, I'm thinking it's shot....
I might call up the local Caterpillar shop tomorrow and see if they have something with a known and accurate compression reading and see how this Harbor Freight gauge compares. It could be useful for folks to know how far off these cheaper gauges might be.