Thanks a lot!...uh, yeah, ok, no more oil wars...for awhile. ;-)
>You can use your automotive compression tester but you probably will
>need a 12mm adapter. >
>It helps to have a compression tester with a rubber hose .. big problem. I
>used to be able to stay 5 lbs apart on hot readings and the cold
>readings were wild ... (you could see 10 lbs difference on cold
>readings when the engine had very low mileage). At 5038 miles .. all
>the cylinders measured either 169, 170 or 171 ... hot or cold ......
>so you can really tell when things have settled down.
>
>
>You need these readings anyhow .. so when you break it later you will
>know how it was supposed to be ... and save yourself from trying to
>fix something that isn't broke.
>
>As far as the synthetic .. my use of the automobile version - 15w-50
>mobil 1 is entirely personal ... This usually
>does not turn out to be a great topic of discussion on the list as
>opinions vary greatly ......
>campbell
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "trueblue 28" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Rings seated yet?
>
>
> > Thanx TC (and others) for all the information...guess I'll need to
>check the
> > compression. A dumb question: can I use my automotive compression
>tester?
> > Should the cylinders all be within 5 lbs, or...? Do you open the
>airbox?
> > Any instructions on checking the compression would be greatly
>appreciated...
> > I seem to have used about a 1/3 quart or more in the last 1000
>miles...it's
> > Mamalube ...but I really need to put a level on the bars as I'm
>having
> > trouble finding a flat place to check it.
> > So it's OK to use the car stuff (say Mobil-1)? It doesn't contain
>any
> > friction modifiers, etc that would harm the clutch?
> > They seem to hate full synthetic at my dealership---they said ANY
>synthetic
> > would be bad for the clutch...yet it almost feels like the clutch
>slightly
> > "hangs" with the Yamalube if anything...
> > I can tell its time to order a manual....
> > Thanx!
> > trueblue
>
>
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