- 1. Poor Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 09:42:44 -0400
- from exch01.ltcm.com by ltcm.com (8.7.1/1.32(sec)-LK3) id JAA14677; Tue, 4 May 1999 09:42:46 -0400 Reply-to: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com> Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net So last night
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00108.html (8,738 bytes)
- 2. Re: Poor Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 12:06:57 -0400
- Did you check with the engine hot? I've found that for accurate compression check, I need to bring the engine up to running temp, shut down, and check asap. Weare gloves to protect against burns. Als
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00110.html (9,330 bytes)
- 3. Re: Poor Compression (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 11:33:57 -0700
- You are checking compression with the throttle opened fully, right!?! WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00118.html (9,959 bytes)
- 4. RE: Poor Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 14:57:41 -0400
- from exch01.ltcm.com by ltcm.com (8.7.1/1.32(sec)-LK3) id OAA03802; Tue, 4 May 1999 14:57:42 -0400 Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net Reply-to: Michael Graziano <mgrazian@ltcm.com> Sender: owner-spridgets
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00126.html (10,333 bytes)
- 5. RE: Poor Compression (score: 1)
- Author: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
- Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:08:32 -0700 (PDT)
- 'cause that's what the instructions say :) A closed throttle impedes the flow of air into the engine and creates a partial vacuum in the cylinder before the compression stroke. This reduces the press
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00139.html (11,742 bytes)
- 6. Re: Poor Compression (score: 1)
- Author: HFC <froggi@cdsnet.net>
- Date: Tue, 04 May 1999 14:45:24 -0700
- Opening the throttle allows maximum air flow to the cylinder(s), otherwise your reading is erroneous. Try it both ways; there's a noticeable difference. WFO Herb
- /html/spridgets/1999-05/msg00148.html (11,113 bytes)
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