triumphs
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: [TR] 57 TR3 compression test results

Subject: Re: [TR] 57 TR3 compression test results
From: "Randall" <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:00:49 -0700
Cc: "'Triumph Discussion'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Delivered-to: mharc@autox.team.net
Delivered-to: triumphs@autox.team.net
Thread-index: Ac5sXD01p3YRpZFqSyufgQyA5kpNZAB75NLQ
> The head was rebuilt about 1,000 miles ago with hardened 
> valve seats, new valves etc.

Likely it is fine, but I wouldn't assume anything.  This head had less than
20,000 on new valves & hardened exhaust seats:
http://tinyurl.com/m6ouoqs

>  There were cracks in the head 
> that were fixed at the same time.

Danger danger, Will Robinson!

Or maybe a better phrase is "Trust, but verify".

Be sure to check liner protrusion on both sides, even if you don't change
the liners.

-- Randall 

** triumphs@autox.team.net **

Archive: http://www.team.net/archive

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>