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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Question engin not starting

How do i check the compression of the engine if it wont start, as the manual says that i have to run the engine for a while also if the problem lies there then what do i need to do to fix the problem
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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does it turn over and have you got a compression tester
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Don't need to run engine at all to do a comp check, so long as turns over on the starter, take plugs out, put gauge in spin engine take reading.
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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there is little to no compression, am about to strip engine to find out the cause, where to start is the question

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