thesheekilz Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 what tools do i need and how much do they cost? Quote
superbanshee03 Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 I got mine at a auto parts store like autozone or something, it was about 20.00 to 25.00 dollors. Quote
Ducman Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 Get an autopart store or walmart cheap tester for about $15 to $20. Remove spark plug and screw the tester fitting into the head. Kick it over with the ignition off several times untill the needle on the tester quits climbing. Read the guage. Rlease the pressure in guage and repeat. Do this a couple times per cylinder to check results are consistant. Put plug back in and do it on the other side. Quote
DUNEDEMON Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 I was always told you need to hold the throttle wide open as well during the cranking / kicking... Quote
ledofthezep Posted December 7, 2004 Report Posted December 7, 2004 (edited) I was always told you need to hold the throttle wide open as well during the cranking / kicking... 290218[/snapback] Correct. Leave your key off, screw in your tester like Ducman said, hold it at WOT & kick it over until the needle on the gauge stops climing. Then release the pressure & do it again, let it set about a minute & see if the compression holds. On my old shee that I got rid of...milled head .030 & 150lbs compression. Edited December 7, 2004 by ledofthezep Quote
thesheekilz Posted December 8, 2004 Author Report Posted December 8, 2004 alright thanks guys, i'll probably do that this weekend Quote
DIRTBIKEZ Posted December 8, 2004 Report Posted December 8, 2004 I've been told by a few people that is more accuratre when tested with the engine at or near its operating temp. Personally I havent tried it yet, but I'd lik eot see if the results differ. Quote
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