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  • Aug 11, 2010, 12:57 PM
    mattjones052185
    Need to know proper compression for Craftsman leaf blower mod # 316794970
    Blower has never started since it was given to the owner, and I'm trying to pick up some mechanical experience, so he gave it to me. 32cc 2-cycle, I've got spark, replaced the reed (support arm mysteriously chewed up when I opened it), cleaned the carb and spark arrestor screen, getting fuel to the plug and re-gapped it to a little under 0.025but won't start even with starter fluid. Compression tests consistently at 55-60 lbs. Should I be looking for about 100lbs?
  • Aug 12, 2010, 10:27 AM
    crigby

    Hi,
    Yes, you do sound as if you have insufficient compression. One of the ways a test the health of one of these engines is to grip the starter and see if the machine will extend the rope by its own weight. A bad sign!
    Peace,
    Clarke

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