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Old 08 July 2010, 20:01   #1
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compression test

Ok, have done a compression test today, both cylinders were 155psi, is this normal for a 50hp ?
Have done other basics like change plugs, check butterflies open fully.
Will now change prop to try and get more than 4000rpm.
Has anyone tried a 4 blade prop on a 50hp ?
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Old 08 July 2010, 21:09   #2
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Ok, have done a compression test today, both cylinders were 155psi, is this normal for a 50hp ?
That's bloody good!
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Have done other basics like change plugs, check butterflies open fully.
Will now change prop to try and get more than 4000rpm.
Has anyone tried a 4 blade prop on a 50hp ?
A 4 blade will lmake it hard to work out the right pitch. Stick to a 3 blade,manufacturers standard ally type prop 'til you've got a benchmark.
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Thanks thats good to know....
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