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  • JD compression rates

    I know there are many variables and I don't know what internals are in my JD but can anyone tell me the normal compression rates for the JD? Mine started running bad and when checked I got 25 psi out of the rear cylinder and only 15 psi out of the front cylinder.

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    Sounds very low. You should have at least 75 psi. Confirm your guage accuracy.

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    • #3
      My racer, runs about 55 to 60 lbs warm, with an original iron piston/rings and tapered bore, since I built it about 5 year ago. Try lapping the valves, and the intake housing.
      Last edited by dlm32; 08-19-2016, 06:42 AM.
      David Morrill
      Sylacauga, AL. USA.
      AMCA #15284

      Deadly Dave's Blog
      Sharing the Lost Stories of Early American Motorcycling.

      http://dlmracing.blogspot.com/

      1921 Harley-Davidson Model J Racer

      It will break a hundred, if you drop it from a plane!

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