RE: [DML] Need some info!

["Joseph Kuchan" <josephkuchan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>The base timing?
13 degrees BTDC

>Radiator cap pressure?
15 lbs

>How do you evaluate the condition of the engine using a compression
>test?
You can find this all over the internet, but basically:
  - Remove all spark plugs
  - make sure battery is well charged
  - connect compression tester to any cylinder
  - disable fuel pump (pull up plunger of iniertia switch
  - disconnect HT wire from tower of ignition coil. GROUND the output of the 
coil with another wire!
  - crank motor. watch gauge. record readings on 1st and 4th puffs. write 
down the numbers
  - repeat on all other cylinders
  - refer to any of the readily available engine diagnosis web pages for how 
to interpret results.
  - if a cylinder is low, add a couple of teaspoons of oil to it. crank over 
motor a few times to distribute oil. reconnect compression tester
  - repeat test (This is called a "wet" test and helps determine if your 
rings are bad.)
>How to disable the ignition system?
  - As above: disconnect HT wire from tower of ignition coil. GROUND the 
output of the coil with another wire! Alternative: Disconnect the primary 
wiring to the coil.
>How to disable the fuel delivery system?
  - pull the fuse on the fuel pump

-Joe Kuchan






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