Force 35hp, Compression check

[ceast71112]

Had a serious overheating problem, melted the wires from the power pack. repaired the wiring, Pulled a plug and checked for spark, had a spark, engine will not start, Backfires once in a while when cranking. compression check shows 50 on each cyl. Whats a good reading supposed to be?
Charlie

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Force 35hp, Compression check

If those readings are accurate, you have serious problems. You might want to verify it by using a different gauge. Over heating could have very well ruined the cylinders.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: Force 35hp, Compression check

Comp should be 140-150# Tilt it up and put Marvel Mystery oil in both cylinders let it set for a week(keep checking and keep it full).This might free up the rings. You probably roached the motor and need to rebuild.Jerry

 

[ceast71112]

Re: Force 35hp, Compression check

Ok I will try a different gage, then the oil thing.
Thanks for the quick reply
Charlie