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Old 03-07-2012, 10:32 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by ishoot308 View Post
Bigdog;

A compression test gauge is simply screwed in where the spark plug goes and the engine is then turned over without starting. The compression is then read on the gauge and you are done. I would assume the same gauge could be used on different types of engines.

Dan
That is correct but you must have all spark plugs out in order to get an accurate reading for each cylinder tested.
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