You might try this:

Turn entgine till that valve just starts to open. Then with a pair of 'channel locks' rotate that valve & spring retainer about 45 degrees and re-test compression.

If It's still @ 30# you'll have to pull the head & do a "valve job".

Good luck. \:\)

PS: Don't 'fall for' that steel seat BS as that's for aluminum heads.


John M., I.I. #3370

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going". -Anon