Re: Procedure for compression test

["Bob D'Amato" <Bob.Damato@snetel.com>]

On Thu, 1 Feb 1996, Dan Simoes wrote:

> - disconnect coil wire (supposed to ground it but I don't)
> - remove all spark plugs
> - test each cylinder one at a time with throttle wide open
> 
> notes:
> - should have warm engine
> - test each cylinder twice
> - don't overcrank - 6-8 secs max per cyl.

Slight modification.... disconnect coil wire AT DISTRIBUTOR. Otherwise 
the coil will still put out, but arc to itself and destroy it.

Bob

I dont think you want to ground it either, Full fielding a coil isnt good 
either. better off letting it hang, or keeping it near something to 
dissipate the spark.



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