is 120 psi for a vitos 240 enough to kick start?

crusty4365

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I have a vitos 240.. hasn't started in awhile had it running a few minutes but it died. leak down test says 120 psi after a few kicks.
 
I have a vitos 240.. hasn't started in awhile had it running a few minutes but it died. leak down test says 120 psi after a few kicks.
If compression is 120 you should be good.
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