if i do a compression test what should each cylinder read

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May 30, 2006 | 10:34 AM

mikeym

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From: wolcott, ct, 06716

if i do a compression test what should each cylinder read

i did one and mine read 1)100 2)100 3)95 4)100......is that good or bad

May 30, 2006 | 10:37 AM

ForceFed Motorsports

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Re: if i do a compression test what should each cylinder read (mikeym)

Thats pretty dam low... but what i have been told by instructors is that if they are primarily even and the engine runs fine not to worry about it. However that is pretty low... need info on vehicle to specify specs.

May 30, 2006 | 11:12 AM

cm zak

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Did you do it right? thats extremely low, yes even is good, but that low is weird.

May 30, 2006 | 11:15 AM

Lan

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Re: if i do a compression test what should each cylinder read (mikeym)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ForceFed_Motorsports »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">need info on vehicle to specify specs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Are you doing it while the engine is warm? How many cranks are you giving it?