Engine compression test - good or bad?

[New2Texas]

So the engine compression test came back on the 2006 wakesetter VLX I am interested in and here is the result:

Hours:320

190,190,190,195,190,195,205,210.

Can someone help me understand if this is good or bad?

Edit: should the results be within a specific range? what is an acceptable spread from the highest number to the lowest?

Edited December 18, 2012 by New2Texas

[Lance B. Johnson]

It's fine. No worries.

[Ndawg12]

I've always heard no more than 10% between the highest and lowest, looks like your good.

[jkendallmsce]

First what kinda compression test was done, but those numbers are good. within the range of 10%

[martinarcher]

That's excellent....run that baby!

[skurfer]

I just did a compression test on a 6.0 Caddy motor, 2004 X-Star with 950 hours! Results:

195,195,195,200,185,195,190,195

[New2Texas]

First what kinda compression test was done, but those numbers are good. within the range of 10%

not sure what kind, it was a pre purchase inspection.

[Steve B.]

Sounds good to me. Never ceases to amaze me how good and long these engines run.

Can you take it for a test ride? Hope a good deal works out for you.

Steve B.

[CliffB]

I imagine it was the kind where you remove the plugs, stick a compression test gauge in one of the holes and crank it with the throttle open....

Doesn't sound like a leak down test was conducted, but those are good enough compression numbers I wouldn't be too worried.

Edited December 19, 2012 by CliffB

[JAXONBOATS]

Your compression numbers look great for 320 hours, (( Well Above the Average 300hour block)) looks like someone is changing the oil!! No worries on the range, more compression can be attributed the location of the cylinder and the oil or fluids in the cylinder, what can be concerning is leaking cylinders or significantly lower hole compared to the norm.

Edited December 19, 2012 by JAXONBOATS