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RE: Compression Readings on Spitfires

To: Peter Zaborski <peterz@merak.com>
Subject: RE: Compression Readings on Spitfires
From: Barry Schwartz <bschwart@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 1998 12:48:54 -0800
Cc: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
>Am I missing something here (very likely)? Or would there be a problem
>doing a compression test after disconnecting the *power* supply to the
>coil instead of grounding the circuit further down the line?
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Nope, that will work too.  It's just easier on some vehicles to pull the
coil wire and use an old spark plug - you can also see how fat the spark is
too 

Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net

72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle, getting a V6 soon!)

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