Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

[KelseyK]

I would like to know what the compression should be for a Chrysler 55HP model 5552. (Can anyone tell me what year this engine is?)<br /><br />I am in the process of checking out my engine to see if it is worth fixing (I need a starter motor).<br /><br />I checked the compression using a rope to pull start it. I got readings of about 110. Would these be accurate readings? Or would they be more accurate if the starter motor was used?<br /><br />p.s. Scotiany - you mentioned you had some starter motors. Please email me some pricing info at kelsey.sarah@shaw.ca Thanks!

 

[KelseyK]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

The serial number of the engine is 2194.

 

[Terry H]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

The model # don't jive with any info I have but could be 68-69. Compression should be ok but using the starter hopefull will jump maybe to 140-150...good luck...just a Thought

 

[KelseyK]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

 

[steelespike]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

Compression is ok but I feel the Chrysler is<br /> a poor fixup prospect.Parts can be expensive<br />and hard to find. And at its best it is only an adaquate motor.<br /> Parts are easier to find for a 56 E/J than your <br />circa 69 Chrysler.

 

[sony2001]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

Find someone to rebuild the starter. Its not rocket science. The faster its done the more expensive it is.

 

[KelseyK]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

I had taken my starter motor in to get checked out. The mechanic said the armature was damaged and that it couldn't be rebuilt. Is there a way to get a new/used armature? If so where is a good place to look?

 

[scotiany]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

Did you get the email with pics of the starter yet

 

[KelseyK]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

Scotiany,<br /><br />Not yet. Did you send it to kelsey.sarah@shaw.ca?<br /><br />Check that. Just received them! Thanks!!

 

[KelseyK]

Re: Chrysler 55HP - Is 110 Compression too low?

Scotiany,<br /><br />Compared the pictures and here is what I found out:<br /><br />I have the original starter motor which is a Chrysler 12v. Hi Torque Starter PartNo: 474955-2, Type: MKW-4004.<br /><br />Then I had a starter that the original owner was going to rebuild it with (looks like the pictures). Prestolit MGD-4002B-12V. However on this one the Gear part is too big.<br /><br />Your pictures look like a match to the one I have!