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i will like to know if over adjusting the RR will case the motors compression to drop a Little or not have compression . i checked the ring in the piston and there fine the heads also have no issues.
 
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so does this mean that no matter how tight the rockers are it wont affect the compression .
 

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If you've tightened them so far that you're holding the valve open at TDC, then you will not have compression. Put a vac gauge on it and see where you're at. If vac is real low - or jumping around, there's a good chance you have them too tight.
 
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