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Re: [TR] 57 TR3 compression test results

To: "Jeremiah Curry" <jeremiah@curryclan.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] 57 TR3 compression test results
From: greg@gelhar.com
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:35:12 -0400
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When is the last time the valve clearance was adjusted? A worn valve seat
can reduce the .010 clearance at the valve rocker.

Greg G.
Osseo, MN


> So for quite a while my 57 TR3 hasnbt run quite right.  It overheated and
> had low oil pressure when I drove it from my old house to my new one; blew
> the
> headgasket.  Well, I replaced the headgasked about a year back and it
> drives,
> but I have a lot of fumes coming our the valve cover and it sounds like
> there
> is a knock.  Today I got around to compression testing it and here are the
> results:
>
> 1. (front) 70
>
> 2. 150
>
> 3. 160
>
> 4. 160
>
>
>
> So I guess the next step is to drop the oil pan and take out that piston?
>
>
>
> thanks,
>
> Jeremiah

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