Dave
I'll bet you are good for another 20K miles, maybe more. Re-check
compression occasionally...look for a trend.
If it doesn't smoke much, doesn't burn oil excessively, and has adequate
power, you're good to go.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Leland" <starofindy@yahoo.com>
To: "Healey email list" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 8:46 AM
Subject: Compression w/i 10% variance (but < 175 lbs)
> Does anyone have any thoughts on my compression
> readings below? My Haynes manual says to expect
> about 175 lbs and I'm lower (but consistently lower).
>
> How long can I wait for a rebuild is my main concern.
>
> #1- 147 lbs
> #2- 150 lbs
> #3- 149 lbs
> #4- 151 lbs
> #5- 148 lbs
> #6- 150 lbs
>
> The car is a BJ7 with probably 80k miles and oil
> pressure is 30-35lbs when warmed up at cruising speed.
> Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> Dave Leland
> Nashville, TN
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