How to Do a Compression Test on Your Gas Engine - On Demand Video

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Example showing 450V8 engine but same principles apply to all gas engines 1960 through the mid 1990s

In this 28-minute instructional video Kent with show you how to do a compression test on your own Mercedes gas engine and explain how to interpret the results. It is very important you do this procedure BEFORE "throwing" parts at your engine trying to fix a performance problem. Even if you have never done this before on an engine, his explanations of how to use the tools and how to perform his important 5 point checklist will help you perform an accurate and successful test the first time you try. 

How to Do a Compression Test on Your Gas Engine - On Demand Video
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Doing a compression test is one of the best ways to determine the internal health of your gas engine. This is a primary test for doing a physical examination.  You want to do this on any old Benz before spending a lot of money to get the engine running right or before restoring your car.