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5.0 Low Compression Test Readings on Cylinders 1, 2 & 3

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Chuck D

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My 87 5.0 starts up but only runs for a few minutes before dying. After it dies, it will not immediatelly restart. After performing a compression test, it was discovered that cylinders 1 & 2 only tested at 15 psi each, and cylinder 3 only tested at 60 psi. Could this be caused by the head gasket or something else like a valve or rings? The block has less than 5k miles on it.
 

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It would be best to do a leakdown test, this will help point you in the correct direction. Rings or head issue.
 
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