damnfiknow
Oct 2 2010, 09:44 AM
From old water cooled days, generally balanced compression readings, even if 10% or more below specs, were not a really bad thing. But, I'm having trouble with even running/surges/etc at low RPM on a 1.7. Same with FI, dual, and progressive carbs. Readings are 120 across the board, +/- 3 lbs. Injection of oil in cycls doesn't effect readings. Engine is out and on test block, so pulling heads wouldn't be a big task. But is it worth it? Or live with ups and downs?
VaccaRabite
Oct 2 2010, 03:00 PM
Compression of 120 is decent butnot perfect. Not at rebuild land though. Check leakdown too while the engine is out. With compression numbers it gives a better impression of the engine.
Check your valves. Make sure the engine is warm and the throttle wide open. All of these things impact compression scores.