> Curt Raymond wrote: > If I had scored pistons wouldn't the engine start harder > because of lowered compression?
I would guess that with Mobil 1 the oil probably survived fine. And so a low probability of scored pistons. But that's just a guess. *smiles* > If anything it starts EASIER now. Sweet! New style of Italian Tuneup! > Car-part does have some $600-$700 engines, I was considering a > newer, higher performance engine, didn't they change in '83 to > have more power? '81, I think. > I could at least get one with new type pencil plugs. I've got > pencil plugs in this one but I'm not sure the retrofit type > are as good as an engine designed for pencil plugs. My odd-ball '81 that seems to be a mix of the old and new came with parallel glow plugs. My retrofit in the '78 seem to do just as well as the later ones. But the I think the cam and injection pump changed to create more power. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
