ben

just curious if you see the same thing as me when you do wasserboxer
compression tests.  do you always seem to get lower readings on the two
cylinders closest to the flywheel?  that would be cylinders 1 and 3.

jonathan

On Fri, 27 Jan 2006, Ben wrote:

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> Larry Chase wrote:
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> Bro,
>
> Do you have a short write up on your site on the proper way to check
> compression.
> I've looked everywhere but can't find anything.
> BTW .... when do we see photos frm the Keys trip 06.
>
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> http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/floride2006.htm (sexy pictures of me
> included)
>
> Compression test:
> -Remove all plugs
> -Disconnect (mark them) every wires on the "coil" (left side firewall)
> (just to be safe)
> -Insert the compression tester in plug hole
> -Gas pedal to de floor (to let air IN)
> -One guy inthe front cranking the engine and holding the gas pedal
> -One guy in the back checking the gage until this one stop going up (i
> hope for you), just a few turn of the engine is enough
>
> -If compression is low, put 2 spoon of oil into cylinder, test again, if
> higher,
> cylinder/pistons problem, if nothing happen, heads proplem...
>
> Should be around 125-150PSI (forget the 160+, inyour dream)
>
> Cheers, Ben
> http://www.benplace.com/
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