Compression test on \'78 240D (first-timer)

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Compression test on '78 240D (first-timer)

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05-19-2012, 05:35 PM

funola

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Originally Posted by kerry

Have you confirmed that via experiment? The engine will shut down if running and the fuel line is disconnected, suggesting quite strongly that the IP cannot pump fuel if new fuel is not entering it.

no I have not. have you?
we know that every time the fuel system is opened, air gets in. what you are suggesting does not seem like a good idea.

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