RE: Compression data...

[Ralph Moorhouse <ralphmo@domain.elided>]

I've got the slide rule out but can't remember how to work it.  No Ducati 
but the Abacus option is available!!

Seriously, though - what is the collective opinion on the state of the 
engine that is associated with the numbers (it a 3.0, stock).

tnx

Ralph

At 02:41 PM 11/18/2002, Jim Lehman wrote:
>Ralph,  as you proceed with your calculations, please remember that bonus 
>points will be awarded if done with a slide rule while riding a 
>Ducati.  Bonus points will also be awarded if the calculations are done on 
>an Abacus while contemplating the lack of innovations from our friends in 
>the Far East.
>
>--jim
>
>Jim Lehman
>Burdett, NY
>
>
>Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 11:42:04 -0700
>From: "Ev-Arch1" <mdg36@domain.elided>
>Subject: RE: Compression data
>
>RALPH, were these readings taken in Houston [nearly sea level] or at 14,000
>feet?
>Will the readings vary at different altitudes? Please submit treatise and
>mathematical formulae to substantiate your answer. Thanks, Ev
>
>- -----Original Message-----
>From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
>Ralph Moorhouse
>Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 11:24 AM
>To: Alfa Digest Post
>Subject: Compression data
>
>I'd appreciate thoughts on the following compression test data for a V-6
>engine;
>
>#1 cyl.     125/186 ;       130/212
>#2  cyl    135/186;        140/217
>#3  cyl   125/177;        140/205
>#4  cyl   125/173;        140/200
>#5  cyl    135/186;        140/208
>#6  cyl    130/191;        150/216
>
>Test conditions;
>Engine 'hot'; throttle fully open;
>First set of numbers for 'dry' engine (1st number is initial reading; 2nd
>is reading after about 6 revolutions).
>Second set of number after addition of light oil,
>
>Thanks
>
>Ralph
>Houston, TX
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