kd460
ArboristSite Operative
OK, so I rebuilt this 028 about 8 months ago, (tecomec super piston and cylinder kit) been cutting with it since. Runs good, starts easy enough, gets the job done. Compression shortly after rebuild was 148 to 152 range.
Was cleaning the garage today and came accross my compression gauge (yes it is accurate and the correct type). For giggles, I checked the compression. It has not changed one bit. Should the compression have gone up once it was broken in? Is this a good number? Should I expect more? I read posts of guys saying "my 028 still has 160 compression" and I wonder what is wrong?
Looking into the cylinder thru the intake and exhaust shows a new looking cylinder and piston/rings. Nothing out of the ordinary. I run a 16 inch .325 chain. Every now and then when cutting some bigger wood, I have thought "this thing should have a little more oomph". But did not really dwell on it.
Now, after todays compression check, I am starting to wonder. KD
Was cleaning the garage today and came accross my compression gauge (yes it is accurate and the correct type). For giggles, I checked the compression. It has not changed one bit. Should the compression have gone up once it was broken in? Is this a good number? Should I expect more? I read posts of guys saying "my 028 still has 160 compression" and I wonder what is wrong?
Looking into the cylinder thru the intake and exhaust shows a new looking cylinder and piston/rings. Nothing out of the ordinary. I run a 16 inch .325 chain. Every now and then when cutting some bigger wood, I have thought "this thing should have a little more oomph". But did not really dwell on it.
Now, after todays compression check, I am starting to wonder. KD