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1. compression test procedure... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 03 Nov 1998 16:23:14 -0500; Progressing slowly with TR3 TS30767 frame up rebuild, which brings me to the engine. An ex-military diesel mechanic friend tells me that a proper compression test is done in two stages: 'dry' and 'w; /html/triumphs/1998-11/msg00127.html (7,155 bytes)
2. Re: compression test procedure... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 14:05:29 -0800 (PST); Yes, this is true. If you get consistent numbers then the engine is probably OK. If you get consistent low numbers (for both tests) then the engine is OK but the valves are worn. If you get low #s fo; /html/triumphs/1998-11/msg00129.html (8,496 bytes)
3. Re:compression test procedure... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 16:28:17 -0500; Compare your dry test numbers to the manufacturers specifications. If they are considerably under the specs. THEN do the wet test. A dry test can also tell you: that you might have a faulty head gas; /html/triumphs/1998-11/msg00139.html (8,163 bytes)
4. Re: compression test procedure... (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:00:47 -0500 (EST); That makes sense, in a way. If numbers are on the low side but rise to or near "spec" with the oil in the cylinders, that's a reasonably good sign that rings are worn. However, if the initial dry tes; /html/triumphs/1998-11/msg00161.html (7,623 bytes)

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