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Compression check


>From: exhoosier@juno.com (David A Jackson)
>
>I recently purchased a type three and ran a compression check on the
>motor. The results worry me. I got 105psi on #1 115psi on #2 and 120 psi
>on #3 and #4. The motor doesn't have alot of power but it gets me around.

These pressures are all consistent so I am guessing that it is a 72-3 with 
the lower compression.  If it is earlier then it should be a bit higher, but 
there's really nothing special here to worry about.

The fact that both of the low cylinders is on the right side makes me wonder 
if you have a head that is loosening up, but I think the compression would 
be MUCH worse if that were the case.  My guess is that what you have is just 
an old engine.

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
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