the compression ratio is for each cylinder.
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From: Mikie2U@aol.com <Mikie2U@aol.com>
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, August 20, 1999 10:21 AM
Subject: An Observation on Compression
>I have a question/observation for the Roadster enthusiasts.
>
>I am going to try to rebuild the engine for the 1600 that siezed up last
>winter and while I was doing some reading to help me prep for the project I
>made an observation and I want to ask if my reasoning is sound.
>
>According to the specifications in the manual the compression pressure is
>180.6 psi. If you divide that by 2 you come up with 90.3 psi. +/- a
little
>of that 90.3 should be considered a good compression reading, shouldn't it?
>I base this assumption on 2 pistons being up while 2 are down, therefore
the
>180.6 / 2.
>
>Or, do I have it all wrong?
>
>
>By the way, Chris, my son opted to buy a nice '67 Mustang this summer, so I
>get to have the Roadster.
>
>Michael
>'67 1600
>Va Bch, VA
>
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