Compression Test

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David R.
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Compression Test

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Just got starter rebuilt and installed and ran compression test. Likely not the most accurate gauge in the world but according to it I have a consistent 75 psi on all four cylinders. Is that acceptable?
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1crosscut
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Re: Compression Test

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75 on all for would be excellent compression. Stock heads usually give up to around 65 lbs compression. Is this a high compression head?
The main thing even if compression on the lower side is to have all 4 cylinders to have readings that are pretty close to each other.
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David R.
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Re: Compression Test

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How do you tell if it’s a stock or high compression head?
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Re: Compression Test

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You would need to have the head off to look at the shape of the domes in the head.
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