Engine finally runs OK, but no real power!

[fixkick]

let me say.
if you use the correct marks?
#4 will be firing, at TDC (by pure physical facts of the cam grind) the marks are in fact hard set in the factory for #4 firing,
only using false marks, can you get it wrong.
fact.
in fact , you can ignore #4 totally. (as the FSM BOOK DOES) in fact the FSM book fails to show false marks, at all.

in fact at the last step compression will exceed 150psi. on all cylinders. if not?, oops.
on old engines, its best to check compression at the drop of hat. (some are 27years old now, 8v)
as this tells you many things.
(if engine is viable? and if you should stop and fix the more pressing problems,,,, and not drive it.)

this engine with a stock cam and stock compression ratio, does 150psi cold and 170psi hot.
all do. at sealevel.

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why pressing?
well , what if a valve lash is wrong, , it burns up the valve? best to find this at cranking time, spark defeated,. doing the test.
or its already burned up, and now you suck the valve , and have totally wrecked head.
pressing needs, all.