Few Mods Started

[jaimo]

had a good day today removed vicous fan and old radiator and fitted polo rad and kenlowe fan still yet to plumb up due to needing pipe.

as been having engine power issues checked all compression 125 on all 4 pots so engine good so stripped car and found power valve knackered etc so new rebuild kit ordered.

so now to rebuild carb, plumb up cooling system and fit strengthing brace underneath

it will get to stoneleigh lol

 

[Guest 2b cruising]

That should be bye bye hot running probably matie.

Hope that's the end of lack of power too.

Maybe see you at Stoneleigh.

[maccavvy]

sounds like a good day.. I have plenty of spare random hoses if theyre of any use.

[kevin the chicken]

Removing the viscous fan on its own should make the engine a little bit snappier

[jaimo]

Mite take u up on them marcus i will give u a ring tomorow mate

[jaimo]

What expansion tank does everyone use

[Grim]

did you have the throttle fully open when doing the compression test? i think my figures were nearer 160-170

[theduck]

Just checked and mine were 175 on the healthy cylinders and 150 on the ones that had had the exhaust valves sticking open.

[cb750]

170 on mine as well

[Bob Tucker]

At least all 4 were consistent, even tho they are low...they should show 160 - 170.

I'd be inclined to re-test it with another compression tester,

and make sure you followed the instructions.

 

I know it goes against the grain!!!!

[jaimo]

Yeah i know about the wide open throttle we just did test to check engine not knackered so engine not bad for 1800

[theduck]

For reference my readings were a 1600

[jaimo]

Were they at full throttle duck mine werent

[Guest 2b cruising]

Reasons for low but level figures on all cylinder are many.

First one being faulty gauge.

If not smoking just use as is.

Someone could even have put the wrong or low compression ie, pistons from a Transit in.

1600, 1800, 2ltr should all be similar figures.

Compression ratios would change figures.

[theduck]

Ah I missed that. Yes full throttle.