Correction on the compression- It should be 130/120/150/150
Loaded(3 plugs in) came out at 90/80/110/110, for a level drop of 40psi with
plugs in.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@home.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2001 1:15 AM
Subject: Herald Compression
>
> Ok Guys,
> Here's a little question for you. I just got the engine running tonight,
for
> the first time in a number of years, and decided to do an unloaded
compression
> test(all 4 plugs out)
>
> My readings were, front to back (1-4) 130/110/150/150 Number two seemed
low,
> and 3&4 seemed high. I wet tested #2, and there was no change.
>
> My engine is a GD 1250 Herald engine, I am unsure of the exact bore- stock
or
> rebore I don't know.
>
> Could the difference be caused by the lack of run time, and will level or
> improve with use? I also wonder if it could be the valves need looking
into- I
> just adjusted them, though they were pretty close on exact. (I only needed
to
> adjust about three out of the eight)
>
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Scott
> 64 Herald 1200 Convertible what goes putt now
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