dyno

[kannuki]

I found a dealer that will do a compression check, spark test, and put it on the dyno for 65.00& is that too much does it sound right or should i find another dealer?

 

[wilde1j]

Re: dyno

That's not too bad, when you figure shop labor at ~ $75/hr plus specialized equipment utilization. Not all shop have a dyno, a pretty expensive device.

 

[Solittle]

Re: dyno

I'm curious on why you are checking.

 

[kannuki]

Re: dyno

im checking cause my # 3 cylinder is noy firing but i have spark to it so the only other thing i can think of is a blown head gasket thats why i want a compression test

 

[Greg Lawrence]

Re: dyno

compression gauge is cheaper from autozone

 

[RandyJ]

Re: dyno

Maybe I'm just weird but I can't fathom the idea of paying someone to do a compression test when a compression gauge and sparkplug wrench might put you out $25. A decent manual is another $20-$25 and a cool beer is less than a dollar.

 

[kannuki]

Re: dyno

yea but im completely dumb when it comes to outboard motors this being my first one. and im not certain that i have a blown head gasket or not so hence why i want a spark test as well and running it on a dyno since dyno are too expensive for me to buy one for myself.

 

[12Footer]

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Randy is right, Kannuki. All it takes is a 25 dollar gauge. And this same gauge will werk on your car, lawnmower, weedeater, Hp washer, and anything else powered by gas.<br />You can do a compression test whenever you change the plugs,and kill two birdz with one rock.<br />Dynos are rare, and won't tell you much.<br />Compression test, spark test, primer bulb test, and you'll probably find the problem.

 

[kannuki]

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ok primer bulb is good how do i do a spark test on it?<br />The porblem i have is that the # 3 spark plus is cated with oil but if i take it out of the cylender and hold it next to the motor i have spark so what could be the problem?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: dyno

Now is when you need to check the compression! If you have spark, check compression next! Good Luck,

 

[kannuki]

Re: dyno

low compression in one cylinder means what?

 

[Solittle]

Re: dyno

Go to Search at the top of the page and enter "Low compression." Sit back and soak up all the good tips.