[TR] Compression TR3A

[Pete Ryner]

I wouldn't drive it until I knew what was going on.  I had a similar problem 
and found a hole in the #4 piston.  The recommendation of a dry/wet 
compression test is a good one to try to find the problem but nothing will 
beat taking the head off if there was really 0 compression.  You don't know 
how damaged the engine is, but if you continue to drive you can pretty much 
guarantee you'll do more damage and possibly much more expensive.  You sure 
don't want to damage the crankshaft or block or even the head to the point 
they can't be repaired.  Then you could be talking big bucks.
Pete

-----Original Message----- 
From: Michael Marr
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2015 7:54 AM
To: Ann Carletta
Cc: triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] Compression TR3A

Who did the compression test?  Did the person do it dry first, and then with 
a little oil in the cylinders?  What was the condition of the plug from #4? 
When did the engine last have a valve job?  If #4 really has 0 compression, 
then something catastrophic may have occurred, so I am not sure that I would 
drive it.  At the minimum I would remove the head to see what is going on in 
#4.

Mike

Michael Marr
Albion Technical Services
Mobile:  630-202-0065

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> On Nov 15, 2015, at 5:29 PM, Ann Carletta <anncarletta at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Hi and thanks to everyone who gave me comments on the carburetor.  So 
> turns out it wasn't a carb problem, but a compression problem  #1-75, 
> #2-55, #3-55 and #4-0.  Even though he explained it to me, all I heard was 
> the expensive price, which is not in my budget right now.  Am I doing any 
> damage to the car if I drive her this way.  I always check the oil and 
> fill it when needed.  Is there a cheaper temporary fix?
>
> Ann
> 1960 (or 59?) TR3A
>
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