[F500] Kaw compression?

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WOW...

Chuck, what do you think Time and $'s will be.?
and where do I look for parts?

Thanks,
Phillip
#72 Red Devil
NM


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Chuck McAbee<mailto:sedivf500 at mcabee.clearwire.net>
  To: f500 at f500.org<mailto:f500 at f500.org>
  Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 5:37 PM
  Subject: RE: [F500] Kaw compression?


  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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  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
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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.

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    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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