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How much compression

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:34 pm
by grahamcamm
What is an average healthy cylinder compression? I've tested my silver century and I'm averaging around 65 psi. Is this average, above or below? Thanks

Re: How much compression

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 12:42 am
by RAY SWANN
65psi is about right.
My century has this compression(even with new rings)and runs/starts fine.
Ray

Re: How much compression

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:30 am
by billyboy
above average i would say ...... they were supposed to be about 60 psi new according to one manual that i have