<VV> compression

[Chuck Kubin]

Hey gang,
Reading the discussion about compression: I agree with the statements about how the reading is a maximum of how much the cylinder will pump up, and that you need more than a couple revs to get to the max.  The fiveorsixorseveor... sounds good. Just keep cranking until the gauge stops moving. You don't hurt anything if you crank a few seconds longer than necessary.
There is one VERY important step. Bust your plugs loose, then just snug them up. This keeps you from twisting threads out of a hot head. Do this because you are running the engine up to operating temperature before you attempt the compression test. You don't care what it is on a cold engine. You want to know what it is when the pistons, jugs, valves, heads and rings are all fitting right and doing their job.
 
Note to JR: the correct misspelling of "typos" is "typoes." Anyone can make a misteak.
 
Chuck Kubin
Wanted to be an edyter, now I are won.



		
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