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Re: Thanks and followup Q ->
Posted by radare (more from radare) on Thu, 3 Nov 2005 14:23:31
In Reply to: Thanks and followup Q ->, michael p, Thu, 3 Nov 2005 09:56:30
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You are correct, oil can flow through the tube and be fed into the cylinder, causing smoking. It's an easy check; not likely, but quick to rule out.
A compression test will require a compression gauge set. You remove the spark plug, thread in an adapter and connect the gauge to it. The gauge looks like a tire gauge. You then rotate the engine several times and record the mean pressure. Harbor freight sells a compression gauge set for under $50 which should be accurate enough for what you are doing.
I would look at the front three cylinders, see how they look, and then decide whether or not to check the rear three (as you'll be removing the upper intake). To do these three should take about an hours worth of time and will give you a good look at the condition of your engine. If the values are low, squirt a small amount of oil into the cylinder and repeat the test. If the numbers rise significantly, you know your rings are definately shot.
Hope this helps.
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