85 230F engine: Compression 155, 155, 75, 155.

Had leak at camshaft seal. No water loss, clear flame trap.

Replaced head gasket. Block flat, head flat, no cracks/holes etc.

Reassembled: Compression as above...???

Cranks and starts, stalls immediately unless hold RPM above 1200. After 30 seconds will hold RPM of 750 but rough...very rough. Once at temp will hold idle even in gear but rough.

A slight hesitation on acceleration then brisk (as a 230F can be). If stomp on throttle will backfire then go. Seems as though problem goes away.

At cruise, engine pulls but just does not seem all there. No very apparent miss or stumble. Partial compression can do that!

Rechecked timing belt placement. Dead on. New plugs, wires, cap and rotor less than 1000 miles.

Question??? I know it is possible that the timing/lift of the two valves in #3 can be wrong. What is the probablity??? And why just those two and not the others?? A request to check valve clearance went undone so I'll have to do it Sunday. Just want a few other possibilities to check while I'm under the hood.

Thanks,

Duane