Compression and Cylinder Leakage Test - Diesel: Notes
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- Make sure the oil in the crankcase is of the correct viscosity and at the correct level.
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NOTE: Failure to remove all fuel injectors may result in inconsistent test results.
Remove the fuel injectors.For additional information, refer to: Fuel Injectors LH . and For additional information, refer to: Fuel Injectors RH .
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NOTE: The battery charger must be left connected during the compression test and disconnected when the test is complete.
Connect a battery charger to the battery.
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NOTE: Use a fuel injector hold down from a fuel injector that has been removed for the Compression Test Adapter.
Install the Compression Tester Adapter (303-1682) and a commercially available diesel compression tester.
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NOTE: Note the approximate number of compression strokes necessary to obtain the highest reading.
Install an auxiliary starter switch in the starting circuit. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, and using the auxiliary starter switch, crank the engine a minimum of 5 compression strokes and record the highest reading.
- Repeat the test on each cylinder, cranking the engine approximately the same number of compression strokes.
- There must not have no more than a 20% difference from the average on any given cylinder.
- Investigate and repair any cylinder(s) that are outside the 20% range.
- Remove the Compression Tester Adapter (303-1682) and the commercially available diesel compression tester.
- Disconnect the battery charger from the battery.