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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 01:39 AM
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I just picked up this older bayou 400 it has 30 psi of compression the timing chain has so much slack the fully extended tentioner is not even touching it

 
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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 03:04 AM
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Unless the valve clearances are well out, you are going to have to remove the cylinder to find why the compression is down, and rectify it. Fit a new cam chain while you are doing this, and check chain guides for wear.
 
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