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I did use an automobile tester so that could be an issue too. LOL - I'm no ace mechanic either on these little engines. I've built plenty of 350's and 327's over the years but nothing this small. I'll see if I can find out anything on the correct compression tester to use.

Thanks again Mike -

With only 1,350 miles on the engine - what would cause the low compression? I have no idea if the engine may have been run with now/low oil or how it was treated in the past. I did check the reed valves too and they looked ok - not broken and pretty clean and flexible too. Do you think new rings, et...

I'll see how the new carb works with the new air filter installed first and go from there.

As far as the compression goes, the service manual just says 170 - I don't see a minimum required or anything like that.

What do you think about 100 psi compression?

Thanks Motor for the info. I have the service manual for the scooter so I'm good there. New fuel lines as well. I have a new carb on it right now so I know the carb is definitely clean. I'm guessing that I need to try it with the new air filter (aftermarket too) and rule that out first. It should be...

Hello guys - new guy here. Been a car guy all of my life, but never have messed with these little scooters. I have an 84 Aero 50 that I bought a year or so ago at a yard sale for $50. It's mostly all there (except the air filter housing and a few other small things). Anyway I wanted to start off by ...