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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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right now the engine on my 1996 trail blaz2er does not run and i know i need to check compression but is it ok to check using the pull start as my starter is fried also
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Does'nt matter how you turn the motor over when testing the compression. 3 pulls should do it.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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usually like on a 2 stroke you would hold the throttle wide open on a cold engine and crank 5 times for the best result. imo
 
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