[TR] Could it be rings-Update

[ptegler]

Is that a 'dry' compression test? (with carbs wedged open)
You should do a 'wet' compression test as well to validate the real 
condition of your rings.
The relative consistency of your readings is a good sign, but both a dry 
and wet comp test is always the best way to validate rings.

ptegler

On 7/12/2014 6:26 AM, Italyfound wrote:
> Well thank you all who responded......
>
> Here's the results of the compression test on my '59 TR3A...
>
> ...As you may remember my thinking was rings or wires causing the
> problem.........
>
> Compression test.........
>
> #1 cylinder.....................178 psi
> #2 cylinder.....................180 psi
> #3 cylinder.....................180 psi
> #4 cylinder.....................178 psi
>
>    ..so next test is to replace the bumble bee wires with new ignition wires.
> The problem here is ordering replacement  wires from the UK for here in Italy
> will take about 10 days. My TR3A has the side entrance cap. So I will purchase
> appropriate length wires and cut the end off to insert into the hole in the
> cap.
>
> Stay tuned....
>
> thx again...
>
> Alex Manzo
> 59 TR3A
> 72 TR6
> 00 Fiat Barchetta
>
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