BSA M21

Started by watts, 10 May, 2025, 11:16:12

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watts

I have had trouble starting it, I did a compression test. 25-27psi.

I suspect that is a bit low even for a SV!

Thanks
Matthew

ducati2242

Think you need to renew the rings and grind the valves in . should be between 80 and 100 psi not the greatest even then but at 4.5/1 its as high as you can expect .
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