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Compression check - Proper way

To: "'spridgets@autox.team.net'" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Compression check - Proper way
Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 08:21:00 -0700 charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi listers,
Ugy, my '62 sprite, has been down waiting for my lazy butt to pull the
engine to do the "clutch" thing.
While procrastinating this job the other night, I thought to my self, Self -
do a compression check on the 1275 before you pull it.  OK - Got a
compression tester but now would like the proper procedure to DO the check
for each cylinder.

All plugs out, squirt some oil in the cylinder (maybe not) and check each
one whilst cranking the starter over?

Only plug to be tested out and others left in?

Please advise your procedure for correct readings.  What should I see for
readings?  What do poor readings mean?

Thanks,
David L. Vrba
'62 Sprite MKII
Dublin, CA


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