Funny one of my clone saws is pushing 190 lol. my old husqvarna 61 is a little under 150.
My craftsman S145 is pushing 190 and the performance for a stock saw is pretty good compared to other box store wonders.Lots of variables for compression ranges....
Absolutely Sean , testing variables with or without a Schrader valve , type of test conditions etc .Lots of variables for compression ranges....
I was thinking more along the lines of combustion chamber size, carbon build up, ring wear ect. But yes. Test equipment and testing conditions defintaly make a difference too.Absolutely Sean , testing variables with or without a Schrader valve , type of test conditions etc .
Well that's quite correct . That is why i initially mentioned stock saws , where the variables are less with higher squish area & lower relative compression ratios . I was also assuming engines in "good state of repair " , apples to apples as much as possible . Secondarily is the accuracy of the testing equipment & the testing protocols as mentioned . I have witnessed testing results all over the board , with very inaccurate readings due to improper testing equipment . However , the contributing factors you have highlighted most definately affect the testing readings accordingly lol.I was thinking more along the lines of combustion chamber size, carbon build up, ring wear ect. But yes. Test equipment and testing conditions defintaly make a difference too.
Yes sir cold readingsThen there is little wear , thats typical compressions readings , 160-165 # & 175-180 # . Sometimes higher on prograde or ported units . Are these cold readings ?
If you don't have a schrader valve or too long of a hose , etc readings will be inconsistant . Also i run my saw 1st to warm the bore & piston & lube the rings prior to 5 good pulls with tester . I have seen + or - 5 # difference routinely with various guages . I have seen many saws hardly want to start at 100 # or less . I would assume your saw is probably much higher that 115 # .I got a husqvarna 550xp starts great runs great and cuts perfect, like a new saw.... yet after testing with three gauges its showing cold, wait for it....
115psi. Work that out because I'm mystified, piston, ring and cylinder all perfect.
For Automobile / Diesel application I have a Lang Industries tester . It is a multi tester for compression / vacuum & refrigeration & cooling testing requirements . The Mityvac though is a very fine unit for small engine usage with a great price point .I too have the Mityvac kit for automotive.
I believe the 550 uses the smaller spark plug? If so, you’ll have an adapter that screws onto the end of your compression tester to fit the smaller spark plug hole. Most of these adapters don’t have a Schrader valve in the end of it and you will get low readings with themI got a husqvarna 550xp starts great runs great and cuts perfect, like a new saw.... yet after testing with three gauges its showing cold, wait for it....
115psi. Work that out because I'm mystified, piston, ring and cylinder all perfect.
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