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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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cold compression test?
ok,so how is it possible to check compression on a motor that is not in a car?
i was told that one way is to hook up jumper cables pos to starter,and neg to bellhousing bolt,ground?
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Put the compression tester on the cylinder you want, and then manually crank.
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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YOU have actually tried that and it worked???
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Yea, worked for me, had 140-150 across the board for me.
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