Re: Finding the compression stroke

[Steve Stegmann <stegmann@domain.elided>]

On Tue, 22 Jun 1999, Tom Mandera wrote:

> 
> This might be ANOTHER use for the commercially available "spark plug
> with air fitting" things I've seen for doing head work without pulling
> the heads.. use an air compressor to keep the valves up.  Just buy one
> of these pre-made items and hook up an air hose into a bucket o' water.
> 
Tom,

I've used these things several times.  Usually made my own.  On the 
Scout I used the business end of my new compression gauge.  Just don't let
the compressed air fail.  And don't try it with an air tank. It takes a
surprising amount of air.

Steve