I overheated my 305 V8 won't start but does turn over doesn't sound like it has any compression will burned valves do that and is there a way to test the rings

Asked by louie001 Dec 13, 2013 at 03:41 AM about the 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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Do a compression check. On first check do it dry. On second check add a little motor oil on top of piston and then to the check. If psi goes up on second check then you have ring issues.

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