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Re: 5kt psi compression question



> >Expect normal 116-159.5 psi per cylinder, and use 94.3 psi as a cut-off
> point, below which you would consider overhaul.  Also, maximum acceptable
> pressure difference between highest and lowest individual readings is 29 psi.

I'd bet the engine is pretty sick and hard to start if you
get down below 100 psi.  Most healthy MC's I've tested
have read 130 plus psi... and they have had a minimum of
100k miles on them.

When my UrQ was in the 90 to 115 range, it was hard to start
and failed emissions.

Orin.