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Old 07-09-2023, 07:49 PM
Steve N Mi Steve N Mi is offline
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Originally Posted by ol'George View Post
I'd not worry about compression unless you smell gas and it belches black smoke on warm starting, as that might be hydro locking due to excessive fuel because of fuel boil in the carb, or a leaking needle/seat flooding the cylinders.
Even if you don't smell gas, pull the plugs and roll it over with the starter - watch for gas to exit the cylinder (s). Liquid isn't compressible and will load the starter quickly.
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