Compression Test

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deaceabea
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Compression Test

Post by deaceabea » 19th July 2022 - 11:25pm

Hi,

Just done a compression test on each of the cylinders on my sick Variant:

Cyl 1 45 psi
2 40 psi
3 47 psi
4 46 psi

These seem rather low, would appreciate some comment.

Thanks

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broady_6
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Re: Compression Test

Post by broady_6 » 20th July 2022 - 8:21am

Yes theyre all but non existant. First thing to do is check your valve clearances are correct.
The sultan of swing

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Re: Compression Test

Post by purplepeter » 20th July 2022 - 7:57pm

And make sure the Battery is fully charged & remove all of the plugs

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deaceabea
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Re: Compression Test

Post by deaceabea » 21st July 2022 - 8:50pm

I have re tested the cylinders using a proper tester not the Mickey Mouse one I purchased and all is well, with readings now around 140/150psi, one at 120. So crisis over.

Thanks to all who offered advice.

I still need to find out why it's not running properly but relieved it's not mechanical.

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