1987 Chevrolet R10 "diesel engine compression psi" Questions

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Can i use the same compression gauge that i use on my truck to check the compression on a small engine or do i have to buy a compression gauge to check compression on small engine like weeedeater?

diesel engine compression tester has no adaptors for use with a petrol engine and would hardly register the relatively small compression pressure of that type of engine. Typical diesel engine pressure

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Does any one know what compression should read on 2 ltr diesal passat engine code cba in psi please

engine code cba in psi please VW diesel engines have a spec of 360-450 psi with new engines. It is only considered a bad engine if the reading is below 276 or there is a difference of more than 73 psi

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Check the compression with a tester, was 35psi found the decompression switch closed it and the compression went to 55 psi is 55 psi ok?

...switch closed it and the compression went to 55 psi is 55 psi ok? No should be around 180 for a petrol engine and around lot more for a diesel around 400 + depending if its direct or indirect ...

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What's your question?nissan caravan zd30 tdd diesel hardstating when cold change prima and heater plugs .what could the problem

...diesel specialist shop recon the injectors worn engine---compression pressure too low -- have a compression test done if common rail diesel ---fuel pressure too low to work the injectors properly-- ...

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Drove our 2002 F550 Diesel...shut

...diesel pump cutoff solenoid - there is no way for the engine to start. You need to replace the ignition switch http://www.newfordparts.com/seccat/f550-2043/2002/ignition-switch-30593/22/30593/ For ...

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What should idle psi and 2500-3000 rpm psi with a warm engine be.

...diesel engine it can be 550 psi -650 psi hot dry at cranking speed with the only engine being test while running being a detroit diesel 2 stroke There is no compression reading done at rpms as it is ...

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Engine running rough at all speeds. with air

...engine speed. Has good compression avreage 152 psi. Cap and rotor should be replace and the plugs are all black and i plan to replace them as well but my concern is will this fix my 87 chevy r10 with ...

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A diesel engine should produce at least ________ psi of compression pressure and all cylinders should be within 50 psi of each other.

A diesel engine should produce at least ________ psi of compression pressure and all cylinders should be within 50 psi of each other. Did you read your books and pay attention class?

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Need to Know engine compression for a 93 mod. mazda B2600 4x4i. Thanks. Geoff.

...engine compression for a 93 mod. mazda B2600 4x4i. Thanks. Geoff. got a problem with losing water and now oil in the sump.Any advice would be good. Cheers Petrol should be at least 150 psi and diesel ...

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After overheating my 2007 cl550 wont start

...each cylinder diesel engines require at least 350 psi petrol engine at least 200 psi hope this helps Richard Either you have a blown head gasket are you just need to reset the computer with a scan ...