Re: importance of WOT during compression test?

Posted by seestheday on Dec 10, 2012; 9:51pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/importance-of-WOT-during-compression-test-tp4033339p4033392.html

Are you saying that I absolutely need all of those tools before I should consider removing the head?

I know that at the very least I have a bad head gasket that is leaking oil, not sure what else I will find once I open it up.  I was hoping not to have to do a complete rebuild.  If I open it up and things are very bad, then I'll have to reconsider my options at that time.

I have all of the tools you listed below, with a few exceptions, notably:
dial indicators
drill press
new valves & valve springs
new valve cutter set
flat steel table, is it just a very flat surface that is needed?  Would glass do, or does it need to be sturdy?

I would buy all of these if needed.