leakdown Test cold or warm?
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leakdown Test cold or warm?
Should I do the leakdown hot or cold? I think I should do it hot so the forged parts are expanded fully and sealing properly. Whats you guys think?
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Originally Posted by slt200mph
If you are doing a leak down test the motor needs to run at last 10 minutes before you do the leak down test..
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If you do the compression test 10 minutes after it has been run, would that be considered a dry or a wet compression test?
Or on a wet compression test would you put the oil in the Combustion Chamber right before testing? And how much oil would you put in?
Or on a wet compression test would you put the oil in the Combustion Chamber right before testing? And how much oil would you put in?
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Originally Posted by gun5l1ng3r
If you do the compression test 10 minutes after it has been run, would that be considered a dry or a wet compression test?
Or on a wet compression test would you put the oil in the Combustion Chamber right before testing? And how much oil would you put in?
Or on a wet compression test would you put the oil in the Combustion Chamber right before testing? And how much oil would you put in?
As to the leakdown test, warm seems to be more accurate. I've seen false readings from cold motors. The colder the temps the more inaccurate it seems.