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Re: What's normal comp 4 TR6

To: bob <rmf3860@erols.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>, six pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: What's normal comp 4 TR6
From: Erik Quackenbush <erik@midwestfilter.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 09:44:19 -0500
At 08:50 AM 10/21/2001 -0400, bob wrote:
>My readings last week averaged 145 +/- 5. Others have reported their 
>compression at 125
>on "new" motors no less. What gives? The record history I have on the
>car does not mention any motor work and prior owners have said that
>nothing was done.
>
>Your comments would be appreciated.

If all else is equal different camshafts will give different readings. A 
long duration camshaft will keep the valves open longer and thus spend less 
time compressing the air.

-Erik


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Erik Quackenbush, V.P. Operations, Midwest Filter Corporation
1-847-680-0566 fax: 1-847-680-0832 http://www.midwestfilter.com

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