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Originally Posted by tom s
Pull all the spark plugs,pull the coil wire,
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GROUND the distributor end of the coil wire, otherwise coil voltage goes sky-high and the coil windings (and their insulation) are in danger.
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wire open the carb throttle.
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I just turn the fast idle cam to the fastest-idle step. The engine isn't even turning 200 rpm, it doesn't need the throttle wide-open to supply enough air.
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Make sure battery is up full
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Very important. Listen to the cranking speed--the last cylinder should be sounding just like the first cylinder.
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check the pumping compression in each cyc.I think you make 3 rotations on each cyc.Report back
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I crank until the needle quits going up. Typically 5--6 pumps.
And don't forget to verify the accuracy of your compression tester now and then. If the gauge isn't accurate or repeatable, you need a new gauge.