psi for leak down test ?

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09-11-2007, 06:30 PM

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psi for leak down test ?

did a leak down test on a used motor I got, used 90 psi, is that enough for a leak test ?....reason i ask is the results were 2-3% on all cylinders, this motor is clean but i cant see it being in that good of shape...thanx......

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09-11-2007, 06:34 PM

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90 psi is plenty, you have a healthy motor.

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09-11-2007, 06:49 PM

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so far then, will do compression test next..fwiw test was done on an engine stand, cold obviously.....thanx for the reply

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