compression test procedure on 1500 midget

[recordsj]

Can someone detail out to me the test procedure and what to look for in the compression readings of the test for a 1500 midget?

 

[SilentUnicorn]

https://www.youfixcars.com/engine-compression-test.html


generic- but should get ya started

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[recordsj]

from the test saw the following:
#1 120
#2 145
#3 90
#4 140

repeated a wet test on #3 which didin't change the result.
with the combination of the low pressure in #3 and oil spitting out the tailpipe and burning about 1 qt oil every 50 miles I figure I have a bad valve...?

 

[SilentUnicorn]

or your rings are shot.

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[dklawson]

The dry/wet results for #3 point towards valve problems. Did you also perform a wet test on #1?

A leak-down test will tell you more about where the problems are on #1 and #3.

 

[recordsj]

haven't done a wet test on #1 or a leakdown test.