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Re: Compression Ratios

To: larryhoy@ecentral.com
Subject: Re: Compression Ratios
From: Eric Murray <ericm@lne.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 08:18:41 -0800 (PST)
Larry Hoy writes:
 
> A compression tester cannot determine compression ratio.  The compression
> ratio the a ratio of the physical properties of an engine and does not
> change, regardless of the condition of the engine.    Compression on the
> other hand is a reflection of the condition of the engine and can change
> over time.  As compression goes down, the compression ratio doesn't change.

However as carbon builds up, the compression ratio does change, because
the combustion chamber holds less volume.


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