On Wed, 16 Sep 1998, George Richardson wrote:
> When turning over the engine, on the first cycle the compression on the
> gauge jumped to 100 lbs., then 125 on the next cycle, and then 150,
> where it stayed. So what's the actual compression, the first indication
> you get or the last? All 4 cylinders read exactly the same, so I'm not
> seriously concerned, but I am curious, since the engine has been
> sitting for at least 3 years.
I'm pretty sure that you take the stabilised reading (150lbs). Someone
will catch me if I are wrong, though...
-Malcolm
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