Eska 1945b compression test

[Daddybuddy]

Hi,
Im planning to buy this eska 1945b ( 3.5 hp )at a cheap price. Do you have any idea what is the minimum compression value for this motor to start. Thanks in advance

 

[brodmann]

I always look for at least 100 PSI. That's pretty low, but once worked on and running and warmed up a few times, it usually improves a little. Don't know if there's any specific about that particular motor though.

 

[Daddybuddy]

I always look for at least 100 PSI. That's pretty low, but once worked on and running and warmed up a few times, it usually improves a little. Don't know if there's any specific about that particular motor though.

Thanks for the input.

 

[airshot]

If that is a single cylinder air cooled model it might be lower. I had a model from the early 60's, years back that only carried about 75-80 lbs but ran very well.

 

[Daddybuddy]

I just went there to check the compression of eska 3.5hp. I'm only getting 50 psi. Will this type of motor run at 50 psi? Thanks in advance

 

[airshot]

Put a spoonfull of oil into the spark plug hole and pull it over a few times, now retake the compression test and see what you have...

 

[Daddybuddy]

I never bought it when i get 50 psi of compression. I'll talk to the seller again to get a second look of the motor and do the oil test. What compression will be im looking at after that? For me to buy that motor. Thanks for all your inputs.

 

[racerone]

There are better motors out there.-----That one should be a free parts motor.

 

[Daddybuddy]

Thanks! I'll search for another one instead.

 

[airshot]

Yea, unless your getting it really cheap, I would pass. I bought mine for 25 bucks, compression felt good, no rust in the tank, couldn't pass it up. Replaced the spark plug and it run great, used mine on a rental boat for two years, then sold it for 75 bucks. Being air cooled it vibrated and was noisy, but it run great...