Engine Compression Measurement Guide
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ScribdTranslationsHOW TO MEASURE ENGINE COMPRESSION
the way to measure the compression of an engine. (FIX THE GEARBOX IN
PARKING OR NEUTRAL)
First, remove all the spark plugs.
Secondly; fully open the throttle and stop it while the test lasts.
Third; connect a remote action switch to the starter motor (do not open the key of
on)
Fourth; install the compression measuring tool, as if you were installing a spark plug, and activate it.
starter motor about four engine turns or 5 seconds.
Fifth; record the reading and follow the same procedure with the other cylinders.
RESULTS. TESTFor a reading to be considered normal, there should be no variation.
above 10% tolerance, between the reading of one piston and another. (e.g. if a cylinder gives
A reading of 160 psi - pounds per square inch; 10% will be 16, so the maximum variation of
The reading between one and the other will be 160 and 144.
When taking the exam, you must observe that the needle rises quickly and stays in the
reading. If no compression reading is found in any of the cylinders; it means that the
band or time chain is out of sync; because; being too loose
a link or tooth has broken or jumped. or it is already completely broken.
If a piston does not give a reading, it means that a valve is bent or punctured.
If two adjacent pistons show low readings; it means: that the compression is leaking.
from one cylinder to another, through the head gasket.
Reading comprehension is a very useful tool for making an accurate diagnosis. For example,
if you find a low reading in the cylinders and want to know if the reason is due to problems
in the valves or due to worn or stuck rings?: Insert the equivalent of a tablespoon of
oil in the cylinder, and conducted the test again. If the reading goes up, the problem is with the
rings; but if the reading remains the same the problem is with the valves. (the explanation to
this test is that; the oil seals the contour of the piston preventing compression leakage towards
(down). And if you want to continue testing, take each piston to its ignition position and
apply air with the compressor through the same hole or spark plug hole; then observe; if the
air blows through the throttle throat, it means that the intake valve is the one that has the
Problem; and if the air blows through the exhaust pipe; the problem is with the exhaust valve.
If the air blows through the radiator expelling the water, the problem is with the gasket.
head gasket.