if you have to much preload (no sag)on the spring it can affect the other adjustments
i had a similar thing (no compression damping) with a brand new shock i bought it turned out to be a o ring missing

may be worth getting it rebuilt (serviced) anyway then you know where you stand i use k-tech for any suspension work they normally charge around £80 - 90 for a rear unit service
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