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Old September 9th 06, 02:08 PM posted to rec.autos.tech
jeffcoslacker[_114_]
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Default weak ignition? (small engine)


jeffcoslacker Wrote:
> 75 psi compression doesn't sound like enough for a gas engine to
> run....usually around twice that...


I seached on a lawn equipment site I post on sometimes...the consensus
seemed to be a small engine won't run very strong below 120 psi, and
probably wouldn't start below 90 psi...new compression spec on that
motor is probably around 160 psi.


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