<VV> Using a compression gauge to find TDC

[Bryan Blackwell]

Brilliant idea - I'll try it next time I'm checking for #1 TDC.   
Seems much easier than turning the engine.

--Bryan

On Sep 24, 2008, at 10:35 PM, Craig Nicol wrote:

> How about putting a piece of hose in the #1 spark plug hole. Set  
> the crank
> to tdc. Blow on the hose. If air comes out the exhaust pipe, turn  
> the crank
> 360. If the cylinder holds air, you are at TDC compression. This  
> sounds like
> it ought to work. 'Anybody ever tried it?