At 10:09 PM 11/9/96 -0600, you wrote: >The engine should be cranked a uniform number of turns for each cylinder. > The compression gauge should be the averaging type attached to a fitting >that threads into the spark-plug hole to form a gas-tight seal. > Hey Bob - do you have any thoughts ref throttle position while doing compression checks? In the old carburetor days I got in the habit of checking w/ choke lodged open & a brick on the pedal for full throttle. I have to admit I've never done it any other way, so I don't know if there's actually a difference between a wide open intake tract & one choked off by a closed throttle (and choke). Austin
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