Low compression

[Malcolm Towrie]

I just did a compression check on a Canadian universal carrier with a Ford flathead V8. The results were not good. They indicate it might be valves, at least on the two worst cylinders. Removing the heads with the engine in place looks tricky due to the angle iron support for the side panels running fore-and-aft. The heads are held down with studs and nuts so they have to be lifted enough to clear the studs and that brings them up pretty close to the angle iron supports.

Can it be done?

Thanks,

Malcolm