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Ol' Ron · 05-30-2020, 10:48 PM

Use a torque wrench to measure the force. You could also measure the compression pressure of the cylinders. I had one that measured 160 lbs on the stand. You might also use 12 v I alway do, doesn't seem to hurt the starters.

05-30-2020, 10:48 PM	#2
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Newly assembled Flatty cranking force?? Use a torque wrench to measure the force. You could also measure the compression pressure of the cylinders. I had one that measured 160 lbs on the stand. You might also use 12 v I alway do, doesn't seem to hurt the starters.