- 1. Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Justin Cook <justincook@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:01:07 -0800 (PST)
- What is a healthy number (compression) for a 1275 engine? I'm GUESSING it might be calculated (assuming compression ratio of 8, 14 psi for 1 atm) ideal = (8*14)-14 = 98 psi (please comment if you kno
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- 2. Re: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:36:55 -0800 (PST)
- Your numbers are way low. On my 67 1275 (worn out) I measured numbers between 150 and 180psi with two different gauges. 1) Did you test hot? Cold numbers can be much lower. 2) Did you have the carbs
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01372.html (7,889 bytes)
- 3. Re: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Paul A Asgeirsson <pasgeirsson@juno.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 12:52:55 EST
- Hi Justin, You didn't stae how many compression strokes you made while getting the reading. I always do at least four strokes on each cylinder and jotting down the result each time. If you did only o
- /html/spridgets/1999-01/msg01373.html (8,404 bytes)
- 4. Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:17:49 -0500
- If you have an aluminum head, you must get the adapter for you reduced plug size. Sears does not have them. Don't ask how I know. Roger Cotting
- /html/spridgets/2001-11/msg00061.html (6,168 bytes)
- 5. Re: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 19:42:18 -0800
- I have the Pierce head. It uses standard spark plugs. plug
- /html/spridgets/2001-11/msg00069.html (6,744 bytes)
- 6. Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 08:01:44 -0800
- I am looking to lower the compression ratio on my 1275 from 11.5-1 to about This company: Gasket Works USA, L.L.C. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT * MANUFACTURE * SALES Makers of Custom Solid Copper Head Gask
- /html/spridgets/2001-11/msg00533.html (6,844 bytes)
- 7. Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 22:35:04 -0400
- Well, my first compression test was done last Saturday morning I did 2 dry tests with the engine warmed up, air filters off, throttle tied open and all plugs out. Then I did 1 wet test. dry: 4 3 2 1
- /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00081.html (6,948 bytes)
- 8. RE: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 09:27:46 -0700
- Robert Duquette: Well, my first compression test was done last Saturday morning I did 2 dry tests with the engine warmed up, air filters off, throttle tied open and all plugs out. Then I did 1 wet te
- /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00088.html (7,158 bytes)
- 9. RE: Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Unknown
- Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 11:51:19 -0700 m>
- I had a similar problem on my 69 Sprite for a few weeks. I had attached the PCV line directly to the intake through a restrictive hose and every time about 5 minutes past start up, it would smoke li
- /html/spridgets/2001-05/msg00093.html (6,897 bytes)
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