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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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i baught a 400 and only have 30 lb of press what should it be it has set up for 2 years
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Default compression problems 400

In good condition you should 120 lbs .

The engine will likely not run at all at anything under 95 .
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Default compression problems 400

think rings are just stuck
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Default compression problems 400

Best bet is a new piston and bore job
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Default compression problems 400

i wouldnt even try to unstick them, just replace and bore it if it needs it.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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https://atvconnection.com/D...h/Cylinder-Boring.cfm


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