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Re: Compression Test Results

To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Compression Test Results
From: MotoPsyche@aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 16:11:28 EDT
In a message dated 8/11/2004 9:00:52 AM US Eastern Standard Time,  
twakeman@cruzers.com writes:

Don't  worry about a comparison.  cheapo compression gauges are great 
for  testing relative compression among cylinders but may not be all 
that  accurate themselves. Different gauges can give different readings. 
Also compression readings vary with the temperature of the metal.  The  
factory numbers are hot engine numbers (ow! ow! ow! scorched fingers!).  
your numbers look good for a cold engine and the range is within  the 
acceptable variance  range.


 
Teri,
 
Thanks for the response.  Just out of curiosity, what psi numbers are  ideal 
given the 87mm pistons?  Just wondering what to shoot for.
 
I'll add some heat to the test tonight and see if the oil makes a  difference.
 
Gracias!
 
Bill Stagg

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