Blue Eyes >I only wanted to explain how compression leaks may occur to >someone >unfamiliar with the basics. In that context, using the >nominal compression >ratio seemed just right to me. For someone trying to learn >the basics, a >simplified explanation still seems best to me. My omission >was elective, >intentional, and I still think, appropriate for the purpose.
I won't argue with you there. I was just adding some more info-hopfully not to confuse. I seldom see uncorrected compression ratios given for four-strokes. But they are given occasionally. mh |
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