Welderman85
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What's good compression on a 42cc saw and what's the cut off to where she's a goner
Those bastards!!!From what I have learned here, the compression testers themselves can often give false readings on chainsaws for various reasons.
Yep, nothing worse than getting a saw running well at the shop, then going out on a job just to have it fall on its face in the woods! Put that Saw in the hands of a guy you know that has to depend on it for week or so, he’ll tell you wether you have a winner or not!Many saws will start and run well at 100 psi but without a lot of power, if it gets as low as 80 psi it probably won't even start. It all depends on what you want to do with the saw. If it has low compression but it's just a saw for occasional use, just run it till it won't start. If it's a saw that needs to be dependable, will see heavy use and needs to have original power then it's time for a top end rebuild.
Ebay is the only reason I bought a compression gauge, so I could put up a number, and let them decide.If you're selling on eBay 100psi is a "Great Running Saw".
Use synthetic, and sell it like it was new!!!I’ve heard if you’re selling a low comp saw, just pour some 90 weight into the cylinder. It will run like a top until the smoke clears.
From what I have learned here, the compression testers themselves can often give false readings on chainsaws for various reasons.
From what I have learned here, the compression testers themselves can often give false readings on chainsaws for various reasons.
Your gauge is reading lowI have two excellent running 036 Pro's that will not test above 120. Saws with 100 compression actual may run but frequently will not idle in my experience
I use synthetic motion lotion.Use synthetic, and sell it like it was new!!!
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