How is a compression test done when motor is out of car on the ground?

[440beep]

True, at least I learned how to start the motor on the ground. Need to get a manual trans bellhousing so I can just mount that to get the starter on, instead of having to drag an entire 727 back on the motor.

You didn't waste your time, you are learning the whole way. It's like you never really flunk a test in school. Even if you don't get the grade you want or expect, you always learn something by taking the test. Next time it will be a better grade.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Your learning. From what I read melonized distributor drive gears for roller cams work the best. They work on all cams also.

 

[440beep]

So if I was motivated to try this again, I'm gonna need some very fresh batteries, an oil pump that's primed and oil through the motor.

What else? Now I'm hell bent to know what the cranking compression is.