[V8] compresion testing

[Kent McLean]

quattro wrote:
> ... the manual, it shows the wear limit at 109 psi and new being
> between 145-189 psi. well on cylinder 1 i scored a 205psi dry. 
> what gives? 

It's possible there is carbon build-up on head or piston top,
lowering volume and raising compression. Or your compression
tester could be off by as little as 5%.

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Kent McLean
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