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Re: proper way to run a compression check? #80017 07/23/2007 1:58 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 iowa D doc41 Shop Shark
doc41 Shop Shark D Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 iowa	remove all plugs,,open throttle and prop open donot open with each cyl check ,,,,turn over 4 comp strokes for each reading,,,,comp some where around 120lbs...doc

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proper way to run a compression check?	48loadmasterguy	07/14/2007 3:46 PM
Re: proper way to run a compression check?	cmayna	07/14/2007 4:00 PM
Re: proper way to run a compression check?	48bigtrucks	07/14/2007 4:54 PM
Re: proper way to run a compression check?	hotshoe36	07/16/2007 4:53 PM
Re: proper way to run a compression check?	Grizzly 34s	07/17/2007 2:37 AM
Re: proper way to run a compression check?	doc41	07/23/2007 1:58 AM

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