Date:         Sun, 2 Jun 2013 07:25:24 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Compression test - cold engine or warm engine?
Comments: To: Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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Air craft engines were always tested hot because of loose cold
clearances. I would think any compression test would be done with engine
warm/hot so that clearances are at best operational parameters.

John

On 6/2/2013 12:00 AM, Todd Last wrote:
> What is the consensus on taking a compression test? With the engine cold
> or warm?
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
> .
>

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