Difference between revisions of "Compression test"

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! user
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! year
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! model
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! age
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! mileage
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! warm/cold
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! wet/dry
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! pressures
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! strokes to max
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! compression mods
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| Monty
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| 1990
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| SE Turbo
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| 19
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| 84k
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| warm
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| dry
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| 160/150/155/160
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| 5 to 6
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| Throttle fully open, Head skimmed
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! user
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! year
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! model
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! age
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! mileage
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! warm/cold
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! wet/dry
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! pressures
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! strokes to max
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! compression mods
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| Dico
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| 1993
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| SE Turbo
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| 16
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| 47k
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| warm
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| dry
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| 160/155/155/160
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| 5 to 6
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| Throttle fully open
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Monty: Test done with engine up to running temp, Throttle fully open, all spark plugs removed. Engine turned over approx 6 revolutions per each test.
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Used compression tester from Screwfix
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http://www.screwfix.com/prods/16856/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Compression-Tester?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Van%20and%20Car%20Accessories-_-Compression%20Tester#
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[img]http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/52/p1162852_x.jpg[/img]

Revision as of 18:15, 25 October 2009

Compression test values for reference.

"Compression mods" includes any work that might have altered the stock compression ratio, including custom pistons or rods, head skim or spacers/shims.

user year model age mileage warm/cold wet/dry pressures strokes to max compression mods
ashm 1991 SE Turbo 18 59k warm dry 170/170/165/165 4/4/5/5 none
user year model age mileage warm/cold wet/dry pressures strokes to max compression mods
Monty 1990 SE Turbo 19 84k warm dry 160/150/155/160 5 to 6 Throttle fully open, Head skimmed
user year model age mileage warm/cold wet/dry pressures strokes to max compression mods
Dico 1993 SE Turbo 16 47k warm dry 160/155/155/160 5 to 6 Throttle fully open



Monty: Test done with engine up to running temp, Throttle fully open, all spark plugs removed. Engine turned over approx 6 revolutions per each test. Used compression tester from Screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/prods/16856/Van-Car-Accessories/Mechanics-Tools/Compression-Tester?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Datafeed-_-Van%20and%20Car%20Accessories-_-Compression%20Tester#

[img]http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/52/p1162852_x.jpg[/img]