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Old 09-16-2005, 10:24 PM
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It was a 2001 5.7 GM engine. As it cranked fuel was spilled out through the sparkplug hole and then there was enough left to raise the compression. With the other sparkplugs out, the starter makes the engine turn much faster than usual. That contributed to the increased compression.
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Thanks gonzo,Murphys law and Sods law are always hanging around boats.
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