Is it really that hard to do a compression test on these motors?

https://www.f150forum.com/f6/99-f150...-start-443808/

I've never done a modular motor, but I did buy one of the Lisle extensions for a modular....

 

It is if you don't move stuff out your way. Some will spend more time avoiding/fighting that then it's worth... Has to be what's going on, unless he using a cheap/junk tester....no extension like you said.

 

Just making sure I wasn't missing something, LOL. I mean.... it can't be much harder than changing plugs. A lot of guys act like 4 and 8 are the worst thing they've ever done on a vehicle..... they oughta do plugs on a Catfish Z28/SS Camaro. Or a starter on a Northstar. Then tell me Ford had a bad design, LOL.

 

I think #7 is worse than 8 IF you don't flip the fuel rail up on top of the manifold. All that takes is removing the two 8mm hex bolts, laying a few rags over the coils/plug wells to soak up a little fuel...done. That just takes a couple minutes at most.

Yea there's always times when you need the right extensions, like with the starters on these trucks. Need the perfect combo to make the job easy. Some folks won't purchase a tool to save their life, but they'll borrow one...then it's like pulling teeth making them return it. My little brother is good for that.

Of course, having good common sense always helps. Not being one those people that break everything they touch (like my grandson) is a plus as well.

 

But in most cases, and in the end, they've learned something....always learn something lol.

 

Sometimes it's your engine hoist.... LOL

I don't NEED it right now, but my Buddy has had it at his place longer than I had it at mine. The 5.4 is pulled, BTW. And to answer your question from the other thread... the first one we pulled was out of the wrecked truck, and now this one is out of his truck with a spun bearing.

I've busted a few things in my early years of wrenching.... you catch on pretty quick when it comes out of your own pocket, lol.

 

I recall around the time you purchased the hoist, seemed like it was only a few weeks after it was at the neighbors. So yea, you ain't kidding he's had it longer lol.

Yea, I figured you didn't want to talk about the neighbors 3v in that the others thread, that could of went long. lol.

Hey , I cracked 7 out of 8 champion spark plugs on a R&R when I was younger. I was a big help lol.

See this one, it's in GD. What's your take, is this guy full of the moo moo or what, -

https://www.f150forum.com/f2/1999-5-...emoval-443851/

 

Yeah.... something is fishy. Maybe "son" ran it out of oil.

 

It was his claims about being a decent mechanic hence questions asked. Also the statement about how he likes or what he is use to when working on engines.

Folks were attempting to help him at first, but after that BS they seem to have scattered ha ha.

Anyway yea, I since attempted to get more info out of him due to that fishy prevalence. The thread might nose dive at this point I expect lol.

 

Probably will... Probably figure out it's something he's severely overlooked and never post again. LOL