Easiest way for a compression test.
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Easiest way for a compression test.
I've done many compression tests on piston engines; this is my first time dealing with a rotary. I have the gauge and aware you want three cranks with the valve open.
What's the easiest way to get to the plugs. Take off the metal intake? Aslo what is the 'circuit upening relay and ignitor connect' as it says in the service manual. I have absolutely no experience with rotarys.
What's the easiest way to get to the plugs. Take off the metal intake? Aslo what is the 'circuit upening relay and ignitor connect' as it says in the service manual. I have absolutely no experience with rotarys.
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should search faq first. i was already there so i just thought i'd post the links
http://www.fd3s.net/compression_test.html
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/3r...ion_check.html
http://www.fd3s.net/compression_test.html
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/3r...ion_check.html
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Yeah I read those; i'm just more wondering on the hand fitment issue. Removing the metal intake tube is pretty obvious to get down there and wont effect the test; just wondering if there were any other things to remove to get to them.
I think i should manage ok though; thanks.
I think i should manage ok though; thanks.
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I found going from underneath was the easiest thing when I changed my plugs, and the next time when I did my compression test. Of course, I do have a lift here at work. I put one of our fancy $1k battery chargers on it, had a friend hold the gas pedal down, and cranked it while I was under the car watching the gauge. To my surprise, 95-100 psi, on all three faces, on both rotors. This is on a reman with 90k on it.
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