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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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hi , can anyone tell me what compresion should be showing in each pot on a 1340 evo +60, the rear is reading 135 and front 95 , i am getting oiled plugs and am looking for the problem so i was trying a compresion test before i split the motor , any help would be apprishiated ,
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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compresion will vary depending on componates in motor,but you defanatly have a prob in the ft,do a complete T/E rebuild (both cylinders)
 
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Originally Posted by bigspyke
hi , can anyone tell me what compresion should be showing in each pot on a 1340 evo +60, the rear is reading 135 and front 95 , i am getting oiled plugs and am looking for the problem so i was trying a compresion test before i split the motor , any help would be apprishiated ,
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Even the 135 is low, depending on the cam, but where did you find plus .060" pistons for an 80" Evo??
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