Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): HONDA GX-390, honda gx 390, combustion chamber
QuestionI ran a leak down check and had only 5% and assume this is good. What chould my compression be. My check shows 40 psi. Is this good??
AnswerThe reason leak down test is used on a four cycle engine and compression test is done the two cycle engine is the intake and exhaust valves as the valves open and close on a four cycle engine you lose whatever compression there is in the combustion chamber. 5% leak down is great. I would only be guessing at the compression numbers. I hope this helps