Michael:
From this thread, I can draw a small amount of comfort knowing
that even people who do this stuff for a living get it wrong
occasionally. OK, it remains to be proven that AutoSport did anything
wrong, but it sure looks suspicious.
The reason I draw comfort for this is that I feel like such a
dorking amateur when I put something together backwards, have parts left
over, etc. I mutter all kinds of disparaging remarks about my mechanical
ability when this happens, and get very depressed. Sorta like when I pay
taxes.
The thought that an established business might get it wrong
occasionally makes me feel like there is still hope for me as a shade
tree mechanic.
Vance
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-6pack@Autox.Team.Net] On
Behalf Of samuelsma@aol.com
Sent: September 11, 2007 7:09 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] compression
Thanks to all those who replied to my query about the compression test
on my '76.? I apologize for leaving out a description of the
modifications on the motor.? They were done by the PO at a shop called
AutoSport in Seattle.? They include a 9.5 to 1 compression ratio, "hot
cam," "bowl work," lightened flywheel, and headers.? I don't know
exactly what year the mods were done or how many miles ago.? My?mechanic
favors the blown head gasket theory, but said that he would check the
valves first.
I'll report back when I have more information...
Michael Samuels
'76 Tahiti blue
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