Yeap... they seem to be the the weak one's

Cheers, Ben

Jonathan Farrugia wrote:

> 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,
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>> 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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