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Subject:Re: Update: Evaluating a "Found" Engine
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:11:28 -0600

I'm looking at a compression test from the stealership that the PO did and
results are:#1-120, #2-125, #3-125, #4-130. dx SAYS ALL ok.

     Greg,
>>> Compression of 180-195 in a used waterboxer is really good.  Almost too
>>> good to be true.
>>>
>>> I rarely see WBX's with that high of compression.
>>>
>>> Are you sure your compression tester is accurate?
>>>
>>>
>>> >
>>> >The compression numbers were reasonable: 180 - 180 - 195 - 150. I
>>> >suppose I could try wetting the rings on #4 to see if it comes up a bit,
>>>
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