6.9L Poor Compression?

[UMR_Engnr]

I have been looking for slant nose front clip and a 6.9L to rebuild. Well, I found a 1986 f250 4wd, for around a thousand, but the owner says it has poor compression. Should I steer clear, or would it still be a good candidate for rebuild? Thanks.

 

[gonecrazyi]

Did he explain why he though t it had low compression? May just need new injectors and an ip. Possibly just a little tuneup would bring her back to life.

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

Did he explain why he though t it had low compression? May just need new injectors and an ip. Possibly just a little tuneup would bring her back to life.

x2^
if you can try to get a compression gauge on it.

 

[hesutton]

Yeah, I'd ask why he said the compression was bad? If its just that it's hard to start, it may be something as easy as glow plugs and a return line kit.

Heath

 

[UMR_Engnr]

I sent him an email asking if he actually pressure tested it or if it was just running bad, and I haven't heard back. I'll probably give him a call tonight.

If it does actually have low compression, is it worth rebuilding? What could be causing it?

Thanks for the help.

 

[hesutton]

I sent him an email asking if he actually pressure tested it or if it was just running bad, and I haven't heard back. I'll probably give him a call tonight.

If it does actually have low compression, is it worth rebuilding? What could be causing it?

Thanks for the help.

It could just be worn rings, a bad head gasket(s), or something more serious like a cracked head(s)/block.

Heath