Mark J Bradakis wrote:
>
> Previously one cylinder was giving zero - and it
> was an electrical problem.
>
> Okay, I must know. How does an electrical problem relate to compression
> readings, other than a weak battery not being able to spin the motor when
> doing the test? Sure, a bad ignition system may make the car *behave* as if
> it had a cylinder with a hole in it, but compression readings depend on the
> integrity of the cylinders, pistons, rings, head, head gasket and valves.
> Where does an electrical element come into play?
>
> mjb.
Maybe he was measuring compression with one of those computerized test machines
and the electrical problem was with the tester!! :)
JOe
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