Re: [ihc] Re: SII 345 compression test

[Ted Borck <tborck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 5 Feb 2004, John Hofstetter wrote:

> Ted,
>
> It would be my guess that the rings never seated, or finished seating.
> If it were mine, I'd probably use my old Bon Ami treatment.
>
> The 10% variance rule applies in regard to readings.

Down here the "ole usual practice" (before aluminum engines) was to drain
half the radiator coolant and run the engine until it got hot - 200
degrees+.

--
Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided
>
> John
>
> On Thursday, February 5, 2004, at 03:43 PM, Ted Borck wrote:
>
> > Looking at a SII with a low mileage rebuilt 345.
> >
> > Compression varies from 90 - 98 - 100 - 110.
> >
> > I don't remember what is considered to be OK.
> >
> > I RTFM and was unable to find compression specs.
> >
> > Anyone know?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > --
> > Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided
> >
> >
> John Hofstetter
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