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Brad Clayton · October 8, 2013

I have read some stupid shit over there, but this takes the cake: This thread was started by Mr Boone asking for any advise on doing a manual compression test on an Econoline equipped with a 6.0L

cody boone
Pollard Friendly Ford Company
Lubbock, TX
(806) 797-3441 Tips, tricks, shortcuts, magic wands? About to tear into this sucker and open to suggestions
October 2, 2013 05:43:01 PM
RAY LAWLER
AutoNation Ford South Fort Wor
Ft Worth, TX
(817) 535-3673 TIP: call in sick and let the next guy do it!
SHORTCUT: there is none.
if you can find a magic wand definitely use it
October 3, 2013 08:08:00 AM
Glen Stunkel
Schimmer Ford Lincoln, Inc.
Peru, IL
(815) 224-4500 right on ray it is a perfect example of 10 gal of sh#$ in a 5 gal bucket it doesnt fit and you end up with a pile of sh#$
October 3, 2013 09:16:20 AM
Rick Barlau
North Star Ford
Duluth, MN
(218) 727-3673 if you can get the glow plug harness out, you can test #7-8 cyl,have not been able to do anyothere cylinders.
October 3, 2013 09:19:16 AM
NIck tsorvas
Webb Ford, Inc.
Highland, IN
(773) 721-1994 I usually do manual compression on engine stand with starter bolted up and using jumper pack, but thats after I suspect major failure to justify pulling engine
October 4, 2013 05:29:16 PM
Rodney Lindgren
Sioux City Ford
Sioux City, IA
(712) 277-8420 relative comp is the only way i would do it if bad enough needs motor
October 7, 2013 10:19:06 AM
cody boone
Pollard Friendly Ford Company
Lubbock, TX
(806) 797-3441 Glow plug harness stuck as usual. I've decided just to pull the thing and bolt the starter up and do it on a stand. Engine is gonna have to come out anyways most likely so might as well just pull it anyways. Thanks guys.
October 7, 2013 12:44:34 PM

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Aaron · October 8, 2013

Two thumbs up!!

Chase · October 8, 2013

wow.......

Alex Bruene · October 8, 2013

:flamethrower: :surprise:

djmiller · November 4, 2013

I've done it. You can get at a few cylinders if you put it on a hoist and relax the suspension - go through the wheel wells. Drop motor mounts and tilt the engine over if you need access to others. Either way, poor bastard.