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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 09:10 AM
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Hello can anyone tell me what pressure I should get when doing a compression test on apache 100 rlx 2 stroke engine . I'm only getting 40 psi is this too low?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 10:56 AM
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Yup...usually need about 90psi just to run...if it's still running at 40psi I'd borrow another tester just to confirm the value...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2019 | 11:01 AM
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Many thanks looks like I've got a bit of work to do
Thanks again
 
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