Racket! and compression test!

[Allan Jones <ampj@tiac.net>]

Alright guys,
	Put a major effort in( ;-| ) this afternoon and the engine is together,
minus the belt driven accessories. Started her up and she sounds like
s#!t...major racket around head, valve cover. Shut her down after about
a half min. Is this because I have bad lifters(I was able to push down
on many of them well beyond their 'O.K' limit) and there is no oil in
the head....or have I bent a valve?   :-(
	I have a compression tester now but am unsure on what, if anything, I
have to disconnect regarding the electronic ignition module/ign.
coil/battery. Could someone give some direections on compression testing
a N/A I-5.  Thank YOU!!
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    ALLAN    ampj@tiac.net      '86 COMMEMORATIVE DESIGN COUPE GT
                                    169K and making a racket!!
    JONES    Burlington MA   
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