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550 seca rings

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Faster, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Faster

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    Well im back working on my bike. And did compression check and its reading 60 all four cylinders is this usually that low on all is worn out rings or could be something else. Thanks
     
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    100 is low, 60 is chronically low. Could be stuck rings or out of adjustment valves or burnt valves. Have you ever had it running? have you tried another tester ?
     
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    Minimum is 100psi standard is 120psi max is 135psi. I'd try a different tester if you haven't already.
     
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    +1 on trying a different tester
     
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