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Re: Question on running compression theory
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 10/17/2003

Running compression checks the things that occur too fast to see on cranking compression. Notably broken spring with slow closure and worn guide with valves flopping. A valve sticking in the guide will show here, but not a tight adjustment.

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