Does anyone know what the proper compression reading should be?
R rick101 Cadet Joined Jun 17, 2009 Messages 23 Aug 5, 2009 #1 Does anyone know what the proper compression reading should be?
tashasdaddy Honorary Moderator Emeritus Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 51,019 Aug 5, 2009 #2 Re: 1959 gale buccaneer 5hp compression it is a rope start 50-60 lbs. after 3 pulls.
lindy46 Captain Joined Nov 27, 2008 Messages 3,886 Aug 5, 2009 #3 Re: 1959 gale buccaneer 5hp compression 60psi or greater and both cylinders within 10 percent of each other should be adequate for that motor. The higher the better.
Re: 1959 gale buccaneer 5hp compression 60psi or greater and both cylinders within 10 percent of each other should be adequate for that motor. The higher the better.
R rick101 Cadet Joined Jun 17, 2009 Messages 23 Aug 5, 2009 #4 Re: 1959 gale buccaneer 5hp compression wow ok so mine reads 60 psi on both. I thought that was low, ok thanks everyone for your help.
Re: 1959 gale buccaneer 5hp compression wow ok so mine reads 60 psi on both. I thought that was low, ok thanks everyone for your help.
