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Re: How do you check compression?
Mike S · Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:59:41 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...Ultimate compression is something greater than the intake pressure X the compression ratio (greater because of adiabatic affects - compression makes the air hotter, which...
Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
· Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:40:05 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
I (Syncrohead) said: >> Also, the pressures created by the piston compression are far higher than any turbo >>can create during the intake stroke. Sstones...
Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
John Connolly · Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:36:02 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...our squishy pistons decrease cylinder pressure, even though the engine's compression ratio is increased a LOT. Compression is the before ignition pressure event...
Re: How do you check compression?
Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott · Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:28:11 -0700 · Mailing-list archive
...If the throttle is closed, the > intake pressure will be less than atmospheric (a partial vacuum), and > therefore the indicated compression pressure will be...
fuel pressure tester & compression tester
Lance LeBaron · Tue, 14 Dec 1999 06:24:44 PST · Mailing-list archive
I wish to check the fuel pressure and compression on my 84 wasserboxer per Bently directions. I also have an 82 Rabbit diesel on...
Re: How long to do a valve job and replace the seats?
Angus Gordon · Wed, 27 Sep 2000 18:20:35 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...center on >the compression stroke. This ensures that both valves are closed. The >propeller >is held so the incoming air pressure doesn't kick...
Re: compression testing... on the bench
John Rodgers · Mon, 13 Feb 2006 23:21:07 -0600 · Mailing-list archive
Al, One could crank it by hand to compression stroke - TDC - and do a differential compression test (leakdown test) . Should be easy done if...
Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
Cetin Seren · Fri, 26 Jul 1996 05:14:36 -0400 · Mailing-list archive
...With more gas (& pressure) in the cylinder at the >beginning of the compression stroke, there will be higher ultimate pressure >at the end of...