Tom writes...
>I've sold my Midget and I'm going to look at a couple of Spitfires on
>Saturday (a 73 and a 75).
Ah! You've seen the light. :-)
>What kind of compression reading should I get on a 73 and a 75 Spitfire?
Any numbers from 110 to 140 psi are reasonable for the federal spec
engines. Differences of less than 15 should per cyl should be okay.
> I'm taking a gauge and want to measure the pressure on each cylinder
> to get an idea of the relative condition of the engine in each of these cars.
>* Tom Shirley
Check the thrustwashers!
Tom O'Malley
'74, '77 Spits
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