False reading with compression tester

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AMCQ46
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Re: False reading with compression tester

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Sorry too early in the morning for my brain!

Only effects the reading if you do the test throttle closed....which is not the correct way, should be wide open throttle. Your reading should be correct
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Re: False reading with compression tester

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Okay that makes sense, I thought I'd missed something silly
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Re: False reading with compression tester

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On a more positive side, front and rear cylinder are both reading the same :thumbup:
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