How to Perform a Leak Down Test
This is not a test where you drink beer and see how much you have to pee afterwards. This is a test of your motor to see the health of it. We have all heard of (and probably have done) a compression test. We have all been told we need to see over 100lbs. Well this is kinda true. If we are using it on a stock engine, this can be a good test. If the motor is not stock then this can be an inaccurate judge of the health of a motor. Huh? Let me explain.
Years and years ago (I'm old), I did a compression test on my 1600cc motor that was 8-to-1 and pretty much stock. I
