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Aluminum Flywheel and Compression Test.

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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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Aluminum Flywheel and Compression Test.

Does a light Flywheel effect doing a Compression Test correctly?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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Good question...
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:17 PM
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i wouldnt think so.. it doesnt matter how fast the motor would spin up you still have the same compression on the inside..
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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no, it wouldn't effect compression
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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The needle would just bounce faster.
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 07:45 AM
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Thanks.
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 10:44 AM
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Make sure you do your compression test on a fully warmed up engine.

James
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Old Apr 6, 2003 | 11:44 PM
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as long as it cranks the same speed then there's no difference.
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