Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    mental48's Avatar
    mental48 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    May 9, 2011, 04:03 PM
    Compression
    What should the compression be on a 6hp briggs engiane?
    DG's Avatar
    DG Posts: 1,375, Reputation: 109
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    May 9, 2011, 04:36 PM

    At least 80 lbs more would be better,as a rule of thumb one will run with 80 lbs or more.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Compression [ 1 Answers ]

No cmpression on cylinders 1,2,and 3 but compression on cylinders are 132 on 4,5,and 6

Too much compression [ 1 Answers ]

I have a 10 year old poulan lawnmower with a b&s 14.5 h.p motor it will only crank over to the compression stroke new starter and battery When I pull the plug out it turns over fine I drained the oil it had some gas in it changed it twice still the same trouble any ideas?

Old compression nut and compression sleeve [ 27 Answers ]

We have a shut off valve with a slow leak, about a teaspoonful every 10 hours. I want to replace the valve but the copper pipe to which it's attached is too short not allowing me to cut off the old compression sleeve. It's to my understanding that I may use the old compression nut and...

No compression [ 3 Answers ]

I have a 2.4L twin overhead cam, the engine does not start, I did a compression test and they were as follows, from battery 156, 0, 165, 175... and It seems that every time I crank the engine I have oil splashing or such at the back of my engine bay... Any help or tips would be great thanks.

Compression check [ 3 Answers ]

How would you check the compression on a honda engine that is not on any car and you might purchase.


View more questions Search