compression and starting

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Hi Mike,
   I don't know about D^ but if you find anything for a 62 or 63 vert,
let me know. Also some other stuff but I can't mention it on the list as
they are made by ** and ****
   Thanks
    Allan R
    62 vert 
    63 vert

On Fri, 5 Apr 2002 09:38:31 -0800 (PST) Mike Pittinaro
<mechimike@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
> > compression.  An engine that looses compression is
> > much harder to crank 
> > because the energy spent in the compression stroke
> > leaks out instead of 
> > returning to the system during the expansion stroke.
> 
> Au contraire!  Ever take the spark plug out of a
> lawnmower and pull the cord?  It'll spin like crazy! 
> Same thing goes if you pull the plugs out of a 440! 
> Lost compression makes the engine easier to crank. 
> Why do you think people drive winter-beaters with
> 200,000 miles on them?  the lost compression makes
> them easier to start in the cold.  Also, there's more
> room for the oil between the piston and cylinder, so
> the cold, thick oil will slide up there and lubricate
> readily (though you lose some cappilary action with
> greater space)
> 
> A rebuilt engine could conceivably have less
> compression than an older, high mile engine...the
> carbon builds up in the cylinder on the piston and
> increases compression.  Of course, the rebuilt engine
> will likely have more _consistent_ compression, from
> cylinder to cylinder.
> 
> Hey...I will be going junkyard hopping this
> w/e...should I watch out for any parts for you, Dimitrios?
> 
> =====
> --Mike Pittinaro
> 
> My girlfriend left me
> My trusty Imperial
> Remains more faithful
> 
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