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May 23, 2025 at 10:55 am
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50 PSI is too low for the motor to run. If you check the compression with a known good compression tester, and it’s still around 50 PSI, then the best bet may be to find another used powerhead with better compression readings. There are many of these powerheads out there and other years that are interchangeable.
Regarding the ignition, it might pay to go back and take a second look at the points. Once I used Sierra points, and after running the motor, the points were then misaligned. They were of poor quality and had to be trashed. Double check the points cam to ensure that it’s not installed upside down.
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