[F500] Kaw compression?

[Chuck McAbee]

No matter what method you used....if you are only getting 75 pounds on the
compression gauge it is time for a tope end rebuild....Pistons, Rings and
gaskets.....when you have it apart, check the Jug for wear in the piston
bore.


Chuck McAbee
SEDIV #16 

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Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 7:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [F500] Kaw compression?

Richard,

I was cranking with both..
You said both plugs out.. I was checking one cyl..not both.. was I supposed
to check both at the same time?  Not sure what the procedure is. I don't
have the manual for the check.

If it is true at 75.. what should I look for?  what do you guys suggest
checking or changing?

Thanks
Phillip
#72 Red Devil
NM
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  From: RICHARD W SCHMIDT<mailto:reddevilsix at msn.com>
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  Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 4:06 PM
  Subject: Re: [F500] Kaw compression?


  Dave,

  I never got my Kawasaki up that high.  I found that cold engine seems to
  give the higher pressure, but hot is how it runs, so I guess that would be
  the way to check compression.

  Were you cranking with a recoil or electric ?

  The Kaw shop manual says 90 LBS min and no more that 10% difference.

  My engine typically run between 120 and 140. Anything less than 120 and
  apart it came !

  Richard

  P.S. Remember to have your throttle wide open, both plugs out and the
on/off
  switch OFF.

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Dave Phaneuf"
<jimslawnshop at comcast.net<mailto:jimslawnshop at comcast.net>>
  To: <f500 at f500.org<mailto:f500 at f500.org>>
  Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 5:36 PM
  Subject: [F500] Kaw compression?


  > Phillip
  > It will depend on the gauge but if you have less than
  > about 140 or a variation of more than about 10 lbs
  > it would pay to look for the cause.
  > I like a warm check, be sure to have someone
  > hold the throttle at WOT when checking. At
  > 75lbs you have something screwed up regardless
  > of gauge or testing variables
  > On my gauges mine would show about 150-160.
  > Dave Phaneuf
  >
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