19-08-2023, 06:47 AM
Compression testing is more useful as a comparative tool than as an absolute. Even among Austin Sevens you would measure quite a range of compression levels depending on the head and block fitted, oversize, etc. etc. not to mention their condition (e.g. brand new, just run in, high mileage...) However if you measure 90 on three cylinders and 55 on the fourth something is clearly amiss and you can then conduct further investigations to figure out what.