Compression Test
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Hoosier Jack
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Fatwing Chris
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Re: Compression Test
Pretty sure I answered that for you elsewhere tonight.
If I'da known it would last this long,I'da taken better care of it.
Chris
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WingAdmin
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Re: Compression Test
Same was as you would on the motorcycle - just hook a battery up to the starter motor to spin the engine, make sure the throttle is held wide open, and measure compression at the plug.Hoosier Jack wrote:How can I test an 1100 motor for compression off of the motorcycle? Reliable?
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spiralout
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Re: Compression Test
He posted the question here a few minutes before there.Fatwing Chris wrote:Pretty sure I answered that for you elsewhere tonight.