I am having a problem cranking my 97 XP. If the spark plugs are removed, the engine will crank fast. I can also turn the engine by hand. I can put my thumb over either spark plug hole and the cranking speed drops. With the plugs in, it will crank a moment until the pressure builds up and then stops. The compression in both cylinders is at 150 pounds
The battery is fully charged. I even removed the battery leads and connected them to my large fully charged marine battery that was sitting on the floor with heavy jumper cables. I get the same results even if I connect the battery directly to the starter terminals.
At this point I was sure I had a bad starter so I bought a used one online. I was shocked to have the same results. Is it possible that I have two bad starters?
The battery is fully charged. I even removed the battery leads and connected them to my large fully charged marine battery that was sitting on the floor with heavy jumper cables. I get the same results even if I connect the battery directly to the starter terminals.
At this point I was sure I had a bad starter so I bought a used one online. I was shocked to have the same results. Is it possible that I have two bad starters?
