Hi Grumpy
I just took a compression reading and its 65 psi or just a tad higher. I'm not sure what it should be but from what I can find its should be around 70. Is 70 correct for this engine? If so mine is low but that may improve as time goes on. I'm not sure how old this engine is either so it could leak a little through the rings I guess.
I will do some low load work with it when it warms up a little. Its been down right cold here in Fredericksburg, VA.
Thanks
Mike