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February 28, 2008, 07:37:15 am

Benjamin

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lowering the compression
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Is it possible to lower the compression when you take out the glow plugs and screw in just a bolt?
how much should the CR lower?
not for daily use, it will start with 'start pilot'

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Reply #1February 28, 2008, 08:07:01 am

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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2008, 08:07:01 am »
I'm sure it would lower a little, but not very much. I think the best way to lower it would be take some off the pistons where they have already been machined.
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Reply #2February 28, 2008, 10:38:08 am

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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2008, 10:38:08 am »
how can you calculate the change in CR when you know how much cc diffrence the bolt instead of the glowplug is.

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Reply #3February 28, 2008, 10:56:17 am

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Reply #4February 28, 2008, 04:17:16 pm

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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2008, 04:17:16 pm »
I've got specially machined bolts to replace my glowplugs to help with lowering compression.I'm guessing that my Cr is 18.5-17.5:1 now with the masive prechambers that are in my head.