compression

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by burtie zip, Jun 7, 2008.

  1. burtie zip

    burtie zip New Member

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    whats sort of compression should a 50 zip have reading 100psi at the moment
     
    burtie zip, Jun 7, 2008
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  2. jennings1992

    jennings1992 New Member

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    i think its meant to be between 80-120 but im not sure.
     
    jennings1992, Jun 7, 2008
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  3. burtie zip

    burtie zip New Member

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    any takers on wat the compression should defo be ?
     
    burtie zip, Jun 8, 2008
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  4. J-Nitro

    J-Nitro Active Member

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    100 psi is enough to run so its OK

    new engines come reading about 140psi so the closer to this the better really

    also make sure your tester is a good one cheapy ones are supposed to be inaccuarate as say a nice bluepoint one (snap-on)
     
    J-Nitro, Jun 8, 2008
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  5. burtie zip

    burtie zip New Member

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    cool cheers yer got a bluepoint one on order getting it tuesday :D
     
    burtie zip, Jun 8, 2008
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  6. wobbly_trials

    wobbly_trials Active Member

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    RD350, SR125, ICE125
    140-150 new, one run in about 120, worn 100, will run at 60+
     
    wobbly_trials, Jun 9, 2008
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