Hello all,can someone please give advice on this?I took the 77 1300 out for a spin of about 30 miles last week,running fine going out,but on the way back,it began to run very rough,almost cutting out,and the temperature increased just a little while running. I got to within 1/4 mile of home before it stalled and refused to start.A friend towed me home.I checked the ignition electrics,they were OK,then I checked fuel from the pump,that was OK.I removed the carb,cleaned it,blew through the jet,reset the jet height,no wear in the throttle spindle,needle central etc.
I then did a head compression check,and these are the figures.No.1=142psi, No.2=152,No.3=140,and No4.=150.Would that suggest a blown headgasket,or something worse? I would be able to change the gasket,but any work on the block, not for me at my age(83).If it is the headgasket,I remember doing a couple many years ago where I used extra thick gaskets,Payen I think.Are they available now?
If I cant sort this,I am afraid it will be goodbye to the Dolomite.Thanks for previous very good advice.Joe.
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