compression test with engine trans out of car

[trafficlightguy]

can this be done, I have done this with SBC engine but I don't know if it can be done with a D16Y8.

any info would be great

thanks

chris

 

[RonJ]

Is the transmission connected to the engine?

 

[civexspeedy]

Yeah it can be done. You need the trans, starter and a battery with enough juice to crank over and over and over. I did a compression and leak down test on the motor I currently have in my '95 before I purchased it. It was worth doing since the motor checked out fine and I've been running with that motor for about 3 years now without any issues.

 

[trafficlightguy]

Is the transmission connected to the engine?

yes still attached

thanks for always replying to post

 

[RonJ]

yes still attached

thanks for always replying to post

1. Install the starter in the transmission.
2. Run a cable and a wire from the (+) post of a charged car battery to the starter motor and solenoid terminals, respectively, and a cable from the transmission to the (-) post of the battery so that you can crank the engine.
3. If you can crank the engine, you can do a compression test.

 

[trafficlightguy]

1. Install the starter in the transmission.
2. Run a cable and a wire from the (+) post of a charged car battery to the starter motor and solenoid terminals, respectively, and a cable from the transmission to the (-) post of the battery so that you can crank the engine.
3. If you can crank the engine, you can do a compression test.

Thanks

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