At 08:50 AM 10/21/2001 -0400, bob wrote:
>My readings last week averaged 145 +/- 5. Others have reported their
>compression at 125
>on "new" motors no less. What gives? The record history I have on the
>car does not mention any motor work and prior owners have said that
>nothing was done.
>
>Your comments would be appreciated.
If all else is equal different camshafts will give different readings. A
long duration camshaft will keep the valves open longer and thus spend less
time compressing the air.
-Erik
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Erik Quackenbush, V.P. Operations, Midwest Filter Corporation
1-847-680-0566 fax: 1-847-680-0832 http://www.midwestfilter.com
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