1979 Dodge Truck cylinder compression

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1979 Dodge Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic unknow miles

Looking at buying a 79 Little Red Express. I asked him to do a compression test first. He says that all cylinders are at 75. I know that is really low for a 360 but is it safe to drive it 5000 miles to get it home or am I taking my chances.
May 28, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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that really depends on why comression is low. is it from slipping timing chain? faulty cylinder head gaskets? etc..
May 28, 2010 at 4:22 PM
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