Re: Compression test on non running engines

["Kai M. Radicke" <kmr@pil.net>]

> Hmmm, a long time ago I was taught that bleed-down tests (often
> called leak-down tests) should be done with the piston at the top
> of its stroke and both valves closed (i.e. at the top of the 
> compression stroke).  Anyone care to confirm which is the correct
> method?
> 
> Lawrie
> British Sportscar Center

Lawrie, your method is correct and Maynard is wrong.  

Kai

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