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    Posted: 16 Apr 2025 at 6:36pm
Some where I saw someone running 240psi compression in a WD45, isn’t that a bit too much.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DrAllis Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Apr 2025 at 7:56pm
My D-17 puller had 300 psi. It required 114 octane fuel.  240 psi works well with 110 octane.
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300psi wow, surprised we're talking octane and not cetane at those numbers LOL

Sure it'd run somewhat OK on diesel with 300psi, must be a real ripper on gas when she gets on song!
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Wow for sure! How did you get them to turn over when starting? 
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My local alternator/generator/starter shop (which there are very few left these days) installed some stronger field windings on my D-17 engine, which was already 12 volts. I used an 880 CCA battery and welding cable for my battery cables. My WD was just a stock 6V Delco starter with a center bearing in it, and again an 880 CCA batt and welding cables.
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Thank you. Very interesting thread. I did not know you could get that much compression in a gasser. 😀😀
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