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Re: Engine running compression test
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 1/20/2009

Brian,

It is a good test for VE. It can easily show you worn cam lobes and should be used in conjuction with a cranking compression test. I keep the schrader valve in and keep burping the gauge with the pressure relief. This allows me to get a stabilized val... Login to read more.