George Vondriska and Brent Ackley teach you step-by-step how to do a compression test for your classic car. They show how to check the compression of each cylinder whether you are by yourself or with a partner. After analyzing the range of your compression results, you will know whether your engine is in good condition, and Brent tells you how to fix compression that is either too high or too low.
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1:48Gapping the Points on Your Car Engine
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14:13How to Install a Cold Air Intake for your Car
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