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> Did a compression test on my '71 TR6 and would like to know what the group
> thinks the problem(s) is(are). The odometer reads 84295, but it read the
> same back in '91! (From old title). But I think it was not driven for the
>past
> several years. However I've been driving it the past week (since I got it
> registered). The engine sputters while idle, and somewhat rough during
> accelarating. Some backfiring.
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> And the envelope,please:
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> Cylinder # PSI
> 1 145
> 2 110
> 3 110
> 4 130
> 5 150
> 6 140
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> I am hoping that the consensus is that a reconditioned head will
> fix the problem. Can't afford much more.
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> Thanks,
> Jeff Nathanson
Jeff,
A "leakdown" test is what will tell you for sure. It's a test in which the cyl
is pressurized with shop air and you can listen for where the leakage is
occuring.
It's hard to do a good diagnosis from here. My arms aren't long enough.
:-)
Ken
P.S. My hearings not what it used to be either.
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