Since this test is probably the best indicator of the motors condition I guess it is time to buy a compression gauge and follow the procedure.
Question 1, should I buy a tester that screws into the spark plug hole or just the rubber push fit type?
Question 2, My 1985 EV, V4 has been sitting for a long time. It was claimed to have been winterized and only has a true 6.7 hours on the meter as the owner and shop that installed the new motor both say the meter was new with the engine.
Some guys tell me to get it fired up and warmed up before doing the C test. Not sure if this is correct or not?
I have sprayed each cylinder with oil and can see the top of each piston with almost no carbon and shiny new. I also replaced the impeller and rebuilt the carbs already.
Any pointers on doing the compression test?
Question 1, should I buy a tester that screws into the spark plug hole or just the rubber push fit type?
Question 2, My 1985 EV, V4 has been sitting for a long time. It was claimed to have been winterized and only has a true 6.7 hours on the meter as the owner and shop that installed the new motor both say the meter was new with the engine.
Some guys tell me to get it fired up and warmed up before doing the C test. Not sure if this is correct or not?
I have sprayed each cylinder with oil and can see the top of each piston with almost no carbon and shiny new. I also replaced the impeller and rebuilt the carbs already.
Any pointers on doing the compression test?