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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Cyl 1 = 240
Cyl 2 = 240
Cyl 3 = 240
Cyl 4 = 120 =[

poored a capfull of oil in 4 and it jumped to 165.

thanks again terry.
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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would switching to a heavier motor oil and/or synthetic help prolong the life?
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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#4 was actually 210 after the capful of oil.
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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Heavier oil may help but not synthetic too slippery I would think
Old Nov 22, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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Default Re: Compression Test

Originally posted by Crate
Cyl 1 = 240
Cyl 2 = 240
Cyl 3 = 240
Cyl 4 = 120 =[

poored a capfull of oil in 4 and it jumped to 165.

thanks again terry.
im guessing your ring went up shit creek?
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 05:07 AM
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mine is #1 125 #2 65 #3 140 #4 140 i will be doing my rings this summer



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