Checked Engine, DOes this sound right?

[ShoRIDER]

Hey i did a compression test on the middle front spark. got between 60-62lbs. is that right?
and i also did a test on my fuel line. got a 30PSI is that right? just making sure

oh.. has anyone figured out how to take corroded Aluminum Valve covers? i have to put more air in my tires.. and cant get the F'ing things off.

and one last thing.. How come i can post topics n the General Discussion area?

ShoRIDER

 

[projectSHO89]

Hey i did a compression test on the middle front spark. got between 60-62lbs. is that right?

No, you should have around 150-200 with all 6 cylinders within 10% of each other.

and i also did a test on my fuel line. got a 30PSI is that right? just making sure

No. Should be around 39 psi.

Steve
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[ShoRIDER]

Well on first i setup my compression tester.. and turn the engine on..
It read like 157.. but then i released the pressure and let it go from scratch.. while the engine was going.. and it stood around 60-62.. so did i do it right?

As for fuel pressure.. im gonna change my fuel filter that may help. otherwise i need a new pump huh...

SHoRider..

 

[Mr Anonymous]

If the valve caps on the tires are frozen, your best best would be to go to a tire place and have them replace the stems (~$5/tire). It would probably be a good time to have the tires balanced if they haven't been done in a while.

 

[Bizzy]

waddsn1060:
Dude, what in gods name are you smoking? They are talking about the engine and your talking about tires.......

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ShoRIDER
i have to put more air in my tires.. and cant get the F'ing things off.

Ahem...ahem....he was talking about tires also.

Take the car to a tire place as previously instructed, they'll replace the valve stems or get the caps off for you.

<small>[ June 16, 2002, 01:27 AM: Message edited by: Bizzy ]</small>

 

[ShoRIDER]

ok then, if that is the best i can do for my tires. now what about my compression? i didnt read the instuctions cause i detroyed them while trying to get the tools out of that packaging..
anything?

Rider

 

[projectSHO89]

Generally, here's how to do a cylinder compression check:

1) Diasble the ignition. Unplugging the DIS accomplishes this on the SHO

2) Install the guage's hose connector into the spark plug opening in place of the spark plug. Clean the well before removing the old plug for obvious reasons.

3) Starting with a reset guage, crank the engine until the guage reading quits climbing. This will take a few seconds.

4) Record reading, remove guage, reset it, and move to the next cylinder.

Steve

<small>[ June 17, 2002, 08:42 AM: Message edited by: projectSHO89 ]</small>

 

[ShoRIDER]

oh, ops.
haha
thanks.. hey.. gotta learn somehow.

Rider

 

[twr]

Let me get this straight - you had the engine running while doing the compression test?? Yikes - please come here and ask questions before you do stuff like that.
Terry