In a message dated 7/25/99 3:24:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
bjschief@acay.com.au writes:
> I have bought a compression tester, but have been
> given conflicting advice on how to carry out the test. Is it better to
> test by removing one plug and firing up the engine (on three cylinders) for
> a couple of seconds, test with three plugs in but only using the starter
> motor to turn the engine, or to remove all plugs and test each cylinder
> using the starter motor only ?
The standard test is engine warmed up, all plugs removed, throttle wide open,
crank the engine until reading quits rising.
That being said the main thing you are looking for is consistency across the
cylinders.
Regards,
Peter S.
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