CL72 Compression Question

Ray Smith · Post by **Ray Smith** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:32 pm

Hello Group,
I've got a '64 CL72 under restoration and have concerns about the engine compression. Both cylinders are just over 120 lbs. I have the factory shop manual which lists the lower service limit at around 113 lbs so I would not have worried about it too much except that I also have the Bill Silvers restoration guides which indicate the compression should be higher (much higher). Is this thing going to run?

cbxmountainman · Post by **cbxmountainman** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 3:43 pm

I think you'll be fine with 120 lbs.

Ray Smith · Post by **Ray Smith** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 4:12 pm

Thanks cbxmountainman. I guess the next step for me is to bead blast the cylinders and head out in the backyard.