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Jim Brierley · 05-10-2013, 10:33 AM

Check the compression, and for proper spark advance. Retarded spark will result in low power. New engines can be a little tight and therefore down in power but at 5,000 miles it should have loosened up and be giving good power.

05-10-2013, 10:33 AM	#2
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,088	Re: Power Check the compression, and for proper spark advance. Retarded spark will result in low power. New engines can be a little tight and therefore down in power but at 5,000 miles it should have loosened up and be giving good power.