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Old 03-30-07, 12:20 PM
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compression test an engine thats not in car
anyway to do this other than listen for the 6 pulses?
technically couldnt i just bolt the tranny and starter back up and strap it down really well?
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Old 03-30-07, 12:29 PM
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Yes. You don't need to strap it down at all. I have done this before. Just hook up a battery with the positive cable to the starter and put the ground thru the starter mounting bolt.
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It's even easier if you have a spare bellhousing.
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Don't tell me I have to come down and show you how to do that, lol.
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dont forget to add a few caps of oil since it may be a lil dry
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Don't tell me I have to come down and show you how to do that, lol.
come down and help me get this rx4 running.
i got no buddies to help me wrench anymore.
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Sounds like a good project for the meet.
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