Compression Question
04-30-04, 02:49 PM
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Compression Question
Hi all,
I have the chance to buy a 1986 rotory engine, the engine is out of the car, and has been in storage, my question to everyone here is are there any tricks i can do to makesure that it is still running? the guy assures me there is still compression in the engine, how would i figure that out? and help or advice is much appreciated, thanks.
-Hutch-
I have the chance to buy a 1986 rotory engine, the engine is out of the car, and has been in storage, my question to everyone here is are there any tricks i can do to makesure that it is still running? the guy assures me there is still compression in the engine, how would i figure that out? and help or advice is much appreciated, thanks.
-Hutch-
04-30-04, 03:27 PM
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Compression is the main test of a rotary engine.
If the engine has a problem, it will show low or uneven compression.
To check compression, you have to spin the flywheel at least 200 RPM.
That takes a bell housing, a starter, a battery & jumper cables.
If the engine has a problem, it will show low or uneven compression.
To check compression, you have to spin the flywheel at least 200 RPM.
That takes a bell housing, a starter, a battery & jumper cables.
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