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Steve Stanley 
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 Topic: Compression for D17 IV Gas?
Posted: 30 Jun 2010 at 12:46am |
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1965 D17 Series IV, gas. Can't find info on what its' compression should be - 150-ish? They're getting almost 120 psi readings now but was told it should be 170-ish. Thanks.
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7020, D17-IV gas, D21-I, white top rotobaler, Oxnard blade
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Burgie
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Posted: 30 Jun 2010 at 4:55am |
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DonDittmar
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Posted: 30 Jun 2010 at 6:16am |
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One thin about compression checks is they should all be even. If they were all say 70lbs, you would have a worn out engine, but probably no major mechanical issues, just wear. Its when 3 are at 145 and one is at 30, thats when you start to worry
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mlpankey
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Posted: 30 Jun 2010 at 6:27am |
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For good pulling torque I like to see them over 300 psi. I think your close for stock though.
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Brian Jasper co. Ia
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Posted: 30 Jun 2010 at 7:26am |
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Steve, you can get an idea where any losses are with some oil. Sounds like you took a "dry" compression reading getting about 120psi. Now shoot about a table spoon of motor oil in each cylinder and do it again. If you see a noticeable spike in pressures, the pistons, rings, and sleeves are worn. Little if any change, valves are leaking.
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