compression test with broke starter?

[DRace]

Can you do a compression test with a broker starter?

 

[OldSchool]

Well, a spline tool and good impact has worked before. But that one was out of the machine.

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[LouDoo]

I don't think so, you can turn the motor over by hand, but I don't think it would be fast enough to get an accurate reading.

Lou

 

[DRace]

Thanks,
I didn't think so with out the engine being out of the ski but just thought I would check.

 

[DRace]

Can you hit a starter (lightly with a big wrench) on a PWC just like a car to try and get it to kick over?

 

[- BiRkS_]

Yes, but it is difficult. It will be under the exhaust manifold. Alot of the time it is the starter solonoid or a bad ground. Check those first, then jump the starter solonoid. If you get a large spark and no movement, continue no further. The starter internals are shot and shorting out. If nothing happens/no spark, tap the side/back of the starter (don't beat the piss out of it) and try again. Worst case, couple bolts and out she comes.

If you replace the starter, I recommend getting and OEM rebuild kit and rebuilding your old one. The cheap chinese ones don't last and will crap out on you at the worst of times.

 

[Dr Honda]

Rings leak, and air moves in a dynamic way. So... the static compression is dependent on the starter velocity.


So... No, you can't.