1974 FJ 40 renovation project - NorCal FJs2024-03-29T11:07:32Zhttp://norcalfjs.com/forum/topics/1974-fj-40-renovation-project?feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you are interested in doin…tag:norcalfjs.com,2019-04-01:2131553:Comment:2749422019-04-01T02:44:35.137ZSteve Hopehttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/SteveHope
<p>If you are interested in doing restoration work yourself then learning how to do a compression test ought to be top of the list. It is very easy to do and you will learn both the dry and wet test and have instant news on your cylinders/rings/pistons evaluation. This is the basic test everyone (should) performs when buying a new vehicle, done it dozens of times. Since you own the vehicle you can drop the pan and check the lower end bearings too, easy.</p>
<p>Course, the next question is;…</p>
<p>If you are interested in doing restoration work yourself then learning how to do a compression test ought to be top of the list. It is very easy to do and you will learn both the dry and wet test and have instant news on your cylinders/rings/pistons evaluation. This is the basic test everyone (should) performs when buying a new vehicle, done it dozens of times. Since you own the vehicle you can drop the pan and check the lower end bearings too, easy.</p>
<p>Course, the next question is; Renovate to what extreme?</p>
<p>Good luck with the project. </p>