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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
How Much Compression Reading Should A Twin Have & Leak Down
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<blockquote data-quote="fogrider" data-source="post: 173874" data-attributes="member: 2655"><p>Carl, a leakdown test checks everything is sealing with engine stationary. Compression tests rely on the engine's ability to 'breathe'. ie, if the valve timing is adrift, the cylinders won't fill enough, especially by kickstart. However, reading your 16 pages of very trying times, my gut feeling is insufficient fuel in the float bowls. The clear tube check is essential, during my recent carb troubles there was a stage where one float was only lifting 1/8". The tap could not fill the bowl fast enough and the fuel level too low. Are you trying with both taps open, out of interest ? </p><p> Fuel height is also crucial.</p><p>I did'nt see a response to the blocked exhaust comment. It was a classic when I was a kid, stuffing a spud up someone's tailpipe . Symptoms way too similar !</p><p>I admire your persistence, </p><p>Regards , Terry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fogrider, post: 173874, member: 2655"] Carl, a leakdown test checks everything is sealing with engine stationary. Compression tests rely on the engine's ability to 'breathe'. ie, if the valve timing is adrift, the cylinders won't fill enough, especially by kickstart. However, reading your 16 pages of very trying times, my gut feeling is insufficient fuel in the float bowls. The clear tube check is essential, during my recent carb troubles there was a stage where one float was only lifting 1/8". The tap could not fill the bowl fast enough and the fuel level too low. Are you trying with both taps open, out of interest ? Fuel height is also crucial. I did'nt see a response to the blocked exhaust comment. It was a classic when I was a kid, stuffing a spud up someone's tailpipe . Symptoms way too similar ! I admire your persistence, Regards , Terry. [/QUOTE]
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