I thought increases when "wet" meant rings. Is that not correct?
Steve Conley
Marysville, WA USA
'76 MGB Roadster
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----- Original Message -----
From: David Hill <Davhill@btinternet.com>
To: MG Nuts <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2000 12:59 PM
Subject: Tailpipe Colour II
> Hi, All.
>
> Thanks for the replies you sent about the absence of handy,
> mixture-indicating lead deposits.
> I took Rex ('72 BGT) out today. With bright sunshine from behind, I could
> see oil smoke at every gearchange and even on the over run. I think I know
> where the black colour is coming from :-(
> Compressions are...
> Hot/Dry: 180/125/138/180
> Hot/Wet: 200/195/190/200
>
> Looks to me like a bore wear * and* sloppy valve guides. Nevertheless, the
> engine is still smooth and powerful so I'll live with it (and about 100
> miles to the pint of oil) until funds permit a rebuild. Funnily enough,
> there's plenty of oil pressure (60 psi @ 2,500 rpm) although the needle
does
> bounce at tickover.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave Hill
>
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