Compression Test - how to?
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Compression Test - how to?
I searched my *** off for this. I've found it before but couldn't find it this time.
Does it matter which plug you test? And you need to have the other one installed, right?
My car just stopped running on the rear rotor, took out the T2 plug after a short drive (absolutely no power at any RPM) and it was wet with fuel. I checked spark the other day on that plug (when it wouldn't start) and had spark. T1 plug looked good.
Obviously I don't have a rotary compression tester, but know to take the Schrader valve out of my normal tester.
I just want to rule out a blown apex seal before I start throwing cap/rotor/plugs/wires at it.
Thanks.
Does it matter which plug you test? And you need to have the other one installed, right?
My car just stopped running on the rear rotor, took out the T2 plug after a short drive (absolutely no power at any RPM) and it was wet with fuel. I checked spark the other day on that plug (when it wouldn't start) and had spark. T1 plug looked good.
Obviously I don't have a rotary compression tester, but know to take the Schrader valve out of my normal tester.
I just want to rule out a blown apex seal before I start throwing cap/rotor/plugs/wires at it.
Thanks.
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trochoid - thanks. I've read all your great posts and never noticed you were so close.
Turns out my (biggest) problem was just fouled plugs on the rear rotor. I cleaned and it runs better than it has since I've had it, because I also rejetted the carb (45 DCOE) because it was running way rich. Still probably not all it can be, but much, much better.
My compression is still probably a little low, but I'm going to try either the steam cleaning method or the Seafoam method to clean it out and see what happens.
Turns out my (biggest) problem was just fouled plugs on the rear rotor. I cleaned and it runs better than it has since I've had it, because I also rejetted the carb (45 DCOE) because it was running way rich. Still probably not all it can be, but much, much better.
My compression is still probably a little low, but I'm going to try either the steam cleaning method or the Seafoam method to clean it out and see what happens.
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