Author Topic: Compression numbers  (Read 3223 times)

Gregory

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Compression numbers
« on: August 28, 2009, 18:34:27 »
Does anyone know what the compression should be on a new head for a 1970 280SL?

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Re: Compression numbers
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2009, 21:39:37 »
If you check the technical manual and use 'compression' as your search word, you will come across this page, among others:

http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Engine/Compression

It has the information you are looking for I think (and probably much more). Let us know if you get stumped along the way.
Cees Klumper
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Gregory

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Re: Compression numbers
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2009, 14:59:20 »
Thank you for the information Cees...My readings were all 165 to 170...Ecellent info on just about all topics...Great site to improve my skills on keeping the SL alive and well...