Did a compression test on my 80 and here's the result
The plugs are 4500 k
Are this good numberss? Thanks
The plugs are 4500 k
Are this good numberss? Thanks
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As for compression test results, did you do the test with the following:
-warm engine, allows metals to expand, shows you normal operating conditions
-hold throttle wide open while cranking
-crank same length of time for each cylinder
-you are looking for results to be within 10% of each other
-if you have a cylinder that is low, you can put a cap of oil down the plug hole and retest, if the numbers come up to match the other cylinders then you know you have worn piston rings, if the numbers dont' change signifigantly then you have a head gasket or head issue that is the cause of the low compression
-don't worry so much about what the actual #'s are, just that they are close to the same. Different testers, altitude, length of time you cranked over, lots of factors can influence the results so you can't compare them directly to someone else's results with any accuracy.
Kungpaodog said:With that lower number on #4 your engine is going to grenade any day now. I'll give you $800 for your Cruiser, site unseen. Trust me, I'm doing you a favor
But really, those numbers are great, and if you do a re-test I wouldn't be surprised if you see less of a difference from #4 to the others. Keep driving it like you stole it!
As a data point for others, how many miles on your rig?
Theyre all back now but for now they all look the same .Kernal said:1ststatecruiser: noticed you're using the Denso Iridium long life plugs, SK16PR-F8, how do you like them? I'm using the Iridium IK16 Power plugs and have been very happy with the performance. Can you post up a photo showing the tips of your plugs?