compression test question
02-11-2004, 09:15 AM
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Re: compression test question
Brad,
You don't need to disconnect the distributor, as it won't hurt it to crank
the engine with it sparking, but for safety reasons it may be a good idea.
"brad smith" <bradley_k_smith@hotmaill.com> wrote in message
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> I have a GM style HEI distributor and was going to perform a
> compression test to check the status of my 258. Do I just have
> to disconnect the supply wire to prevent any damage to the
> distributor?
>
> Thanks
> Brad.
>
>
You don't need to disconnect the distributor, as it won't hurt it to crank
the engine with it sparking, but for safety reasons it may be a good idea.
"brad smith" <bradley_k_smith@hotmaill.com> wrote in message
news:MrjWb.34116$2h.19219@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have a GM style HEI distributor and was going to perform a
> compression test to check the status of my 258. Do I just have
> to disconnect the supply wire to prevent any damage to the
> distributor?
>
> Thanks
> Brad.
>
>
02-11-2004, 09:15 AM
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Re: compression test question
Brad,
You don't need to disconnect the distributor, as it won't hurt it to crank
the engine with it sparking, but for safety reasons it may be a good idea.
"brad smith" <bradley_k_smith@hotmaill.com> wrote in message
news:MrjWb.34116$2h.19219@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have a GM style HEI distributor and was going to perform a
> compression test to check the status of my 258. Do I just have
> to disconnect the supply wire to prevent any damage to the
> distributor?
>
> Thanks
> Brad.
>
>
You don't need to disconnect the distributor, as it won't hurt it to crank
the engine with it sparking, but for safety reasons it may be a good idea.
"brad smith" <bradley_k_smith@hotmaill.com> wrote in message
news:MrjWb.34116$2h.19219@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have a GM style HEI distributor and was going to perform a
> compression test to check the status of my 258. Do I just have
> to disconnect the supply wire to prevent any damage to the
> distributor?
>
> Thanks
> Brad.
>
>
02-11-2004, 09:15 AM
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Re: compression test question
Brad,
You don't need to disconnect the distributor, as it won't hurt it to crank
the engine with it sparking, but for safety reasons it may be a good idea.
"brad smith" <bradley_k_smith@hotmaill.com> wrote in message
news:MrjWb.34116$2h.19219@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have a GM style HEI distributor and was going to perform a
> compression test to check the status of my 258. Do I just have
> to disconnect the supply wire to prevent any damage to the
> distributor?
>
> Thanks
> Brad.
>
>
You don't need to disconnect the distributor, as it won't hurt it to crank
the engine with it sparking, but for safety reasons it may be a good idea.
"brad smith" <bradley_k_smith@hotmaill.com> wrote in message
news:MrjWb.34116$2h.19219@twister.rdc-kc.rr.com...
> I have a GM style HEI distributor and was going to perform a
> compression test to check the status of my 258. Do I just have
> to disconnect the supply wire to prevent any damage to the
> distributor?
>
> Thanks
> Brad.
>
>
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