On Thu, 19 Apr 2001, Bullwinkle wrote to mgt:
> There is really no sense in leaving a TD engine with a stock
> compression ratio during a rebuild when all of the TFs had the ratio
> increased to 8.2:1. (or was it 8.6:1?)
Actually it was closer to 8:1.
> BTW: The correct placement of the thumb on the same side as the
> fingers when on the crank helps protect the hand and arm from a kick
> back. So also does starting on the up pull NEVER pushing down.
Also so does keeping the electrical system in tip top shape so you never
have to use the hand crank. :-)
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Cub Hill, MD, USA 1962 Triumph TR4 CT3154LO CT3479E
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