Re: [ihc] Re: SII 345 compression test

[Ted Borck <tborck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 5 Feb 2004, Marcus wrote:

> 90 is on the low side when combined with 110. You shouldn't have more than a
> 15% difference between cylinders. Those numbers seem awfully low, especially
> for a rebuilt motor.
>
> I had 135 to 145 on all cylinders on my old 345 with 80K original miles. My
> other scout with an old 304 had 100 K and wasbetween 80 and 135. Replaced a
> head gasket and it bumped all of them to 135 +.

That's closer to what I remember.

But memory isn't always correct.

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Ted Borck	tborck@domain.elided

> Marcus B
>
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> From: "Ted Borck" <tborck@domain.elided>
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> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 6:43 PM
> Subject: [ihc] Re: SII 345 compression test
>
>
> > 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
> >
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> > Ted Borck tborck@domain.elided