Leakdown test on a cold motor
10-03-2006, 11:49 AM
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Leakdown test on a cold motor
Can I do a leakdown test on a cold motor? The motor is out of the boat and I am unable to run it. Do you usually see higher numbers on a cold motor?
10-03-2006, 12:36 PM
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Re: Leakdown test on a cold motor
Yes, leakdown past the rings will be higher, valves about the same. This would still be an indicator if one or two cylinders are markedly different.
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10-05-2006, 11:36 AM
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Re: Leakdown test on a cold motor
A cold leak down test on an engine that has been running is fine. Percentage of leakage will be higher. If the engine has set some time it is a good idea to warm the engine up to free up an crystaliztion on valve seats and such.
10-09-2006, 08:58 PM
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Re: Leakdown test on a cold motor
Originally Posted by mrhorsepower1
How many hours are on it?
