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by basil
Tue May 29, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Poor compression Villiers engine
Replies: 10
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Update. I had another look at this engine ,did a cold compression test ,less than 50 psi So I took the barrel off to look at the bore/rings/piston.All looked good so I looked at the valves.Although I had been told that a decoke had been done the exhaust valve seat looked black.So out with the valve ...
by basil
Wed May 23, 2007 9:48 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Poor compression Villiers engine
Replies: 10
Views: 8848

Ahh I see,like bucket and shim adjustment.Are the discs all the same size or is it guess work :?:
Basil :wink:
by basil
Wed May 23, 2007 9:22 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Poor compression Villiers engine
Replies: 10
Views: 8848

Thanks for the replys.
How do I adjust the valve gap?
The valves have been decoked/ground in.
Basil
by basil
Tue May 22, 2007 8:27 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Poor compression Villiers engine
Replies: 10
Views: 8848

Poor compression Villiers engine

Allen Sythe Villiers 25 c four stroke. Hi I am trying to start the above engine but it won't keep running. I think the compression is too low as there is hardly any resistance when you turn the engine over by hand. Can anyone tell me what the valve gaps should be, at the moment the inlet is 0.004&qu...