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Compression test

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:24 pm
by gobucks
when doing a compression test, is it necessary to have the throttle completely open to get an accurate reading?

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:34 pm
by Bear45-70
Yes. The manual specs WOT and a warm engine. Minimum number is 114 psi.

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:14 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
They will run fine on 90.

Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:57 am
by Johnny5
Kenny_McCormic wrote:They will run fine on 90.
I'll attest to that! Rebuilt top end, went from 90psi to 135 psi, no difference.