For you DIYers out there, the first part of this video will be invaluable for you because all you need is your ear. What does an engine sound like during cranking with low compression on one or more cylinders?

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cranking compression sound test
relative compression test with a scope
how to sync a relative compression pattern with an ignition event to ID specific cylinders

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