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    low compression after head gasket install on Bobcat (Duetz)

    I took the head off after my post. When we replaced the blown gasket it was consuming lots of oil. So there was lots of buildup on a couple of cylinders (at the head). I'm going to clean it up and see if the valves will hold fluid when closed. I'll also do the feeler gauge test and report...
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    low compression after head gasket install on Bobcat (Duetz)

    Our 863 blew a head gasket and I'm confused. It has 900 hours on it and the only major service was a new timing belt at 700 hours installed by the Bobcat dealer. When I took off the head I found a fiber gasket. I thought all Duetz used a multi layer steel gasket. I ordered a new gasket from...
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    Damaged glow plug hole in head

    Thanks I'll give that a try. I appreciate the response. I'll let you know how it goes.
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    Damaged glow plug hole in head

    When drilling out a stuck glow plug I went too deep and ruined the point where it seals. The threads are fine and a glow plug will install it just is not going to seal. Will this work for a little while until I can gather up enough money to purchase a new head? I'm also considering just...
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