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Old 01-23-2022, 12:05 AM   #19
waynet
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Default Re: 8BA Compression Test - Is it worth and an engine strip down?

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Originally Posted by mfirth View Post
waynet, you mentioned "spit back" in the carburator. That could blow your power valve. You may have a valve sticking at times letting it spit back. Some MMO may help that.
I didn't think of that mfirth. I assumed the cause would be poor carburetor settings/jets or bad ignition timing. It only happens when I floor the throttle at low revs in any gear. Thanks for your input.
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