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Re: [TR250] compression test

To: David Brady <dmb@cisco.com>
Subject: Re: [TR250] compression test
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 08:40:49 +0000
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <200101161500.HAA05346@scorpion.cisco.com>
David,
In actuality, the 10 pounds of additional compression is only about 5.5% above 
the others.  That is well within the rule of thumb 10%
range that is normally considered acceptable.  And those numbers are nice and 
high.  So, IMHO, you are good to go!

Joe

David Brady wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks,
> 
> I warmed up the motor, removed all spark plugs,
> held the throttle wide open, and performed a
> compression test on each cylinder in turn. Here's
> what I got:
> 
> Cyl       lbs/in2
> 1         180
> 2         180
> 3         180
> 4         180
> 5         180
> 6         190  <---- The only odd ball.
> 
> Seems kind of strange that #6 is so much different
> from the other 5. This is a freshly rebuilt engine.
> Does this seem okay to you guys?
> 
> thanks
> David Brady
> 
> 68 TR250
> 97 993
> 95 R1100GS

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