[TR] Update on TR3A from 2 weeks ago

Randall TR3driver at ca.rr.com
Sun Dec 11 09:41:09 MST 2011


>   4.. The sleeves showed a gap to the block from anywhere 
> between .000" 

IMO that will never hold, at least not for very long.

>   6.. The # 3 cylinder with the 55-60 lbs compression showed 
> that the intake
> valve was wet....with gas/oil. Took this one out and 
> inspected the seat.
> Perfectly clean. 

What about the exhaust valve?  The intake being wet likely just indicates
that the cylinder wasn't running last time you started the engine.  But my
guess would be a broken ring or piston land.

-- Randall  


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