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Re: TR6 compression and rotoflex

To: "PHIL JONES<phil.jones@afrc.ac.uk>" <phil.jones@afrc.ac.uk>
Subject: Re: TR6 compression and rotoflex
From: Ken Streeter <streeter@sanders.com>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 1994 08:17:16 -0500
Phil Jones writes:

> Can any US spec TR6 owner tell me what the compression pressures ought to
> be.  Mine vary between 130 and 145 lb/sq in.  I was expecting a much higher
> figure, am I right?

> 1975 TR6 (lhd)

Phil,  I, too, recently tested compression in my '74 TR6.  As far as I
know, it is a stock US-spec motor.  I found from 110psi to 128psi in the
cylinders.   However, the engine runs extremely well, and seems to have
plenty of power.  I do now know what the "correct" figures are.

--ken

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