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Compression tested my junkyard OM606

Compression tested my junkyard OM606

 
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Granfatherglock
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07-14-2018, 04:00 PM #1
I posted this in my build thread, but I figured I'd copy it here as well since it's more relevant.



Finally got around to compresion testing my boneyard om606. It didn't go well.

Ended up breaking cylinders 5 and 6 glow plugs. I attempted to extract both without success. So I decided to compresion test 1-4. If they're good I'll keep it and get the machine shop to extract those two glow plugs. If' not I'll bring her back to the scrapyard and keep looking for a good donor.

Well here are my test numbers using the glow plug holes, a spare battery connected to the starter, a battery charger set to 50A on the battery, and a screwdriver to jump the starter. It turned over sooo slow, so I hope that has something to do with the terrible compression numbers. I did not add oil or anything, just screwed my adapter in to the glow plug hole and turned it over.

#1-200psi
#2-220psi
#3-200psi
#4-150psi

I really hate to call this thing toasted, because they're somewhat difficult to get here in the US. This one was dirt cheap, About $300 for the engine and trans. I figure including purchase price, I can rebuild top and bottom end and still not go over $1.5k which is what I'd expect to pay for a wrecked 98-99 w210, or importing a good used engine. I don't have a leak down tester that will fit my glow plug adapter, but I may have to rig something up or at least pull the oil pan and valve cover to see if this thing is even worth salvaging.

Any thoughts, recommendations?


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This post was last modified: 07-14-2018, 04:01 PM by Granfatherglock.
Granfatherglock
07-14-2018, 04:00 PM #1

I posted this in my build thread, but I figured I'd copy it here as well since it's more relevant.



Finally got around to compresion testing my boneyard om606. It didn't go well.

Ended up breaking cylinders 5 and 6 glow plugs. I attempted to extract both without success. So I decided to compresion test 1-4. If they're good I'll keep it and get the machine shop to extract those two glow plugs. If' not I'll bring her back to the scrapyard and keep looking for a good donor.

Well here are my test numbers using the glow plug holes, a spare battery connected to the starter, a battery charger set to 50A on the battery, and a screwdriver to jump the starter. It turned over sooo slow, so I hope that has something to do with the terrible compression numbers. I did not add oil or anything, just screwed my adapter in to the glow plug hole and turned it over.

#1-200psi
#2-220psi
#3-200psi
#4-150psi

I really hate to call this thing toasted, because they're somewhat difficult to get here in the US. This one was dirt cheap, About $300 for the engine and trans. I figure including purchase price, I can rebuild top and bottom end and still not go over $1.5k which is what I'd expect to pay for a wrecked 98-99 w210, or importing a good used engine. I don't have a leak down tester that will fit my glow plug adapter, but I may have to rig something up or at least pull the oil pan and valve cover to see if this thing is even worth salvaging.

Any thoughts, recommendations?


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[Image: NZFq9Twh.jpg]

baldur
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07-14-2018, 07:12 PM #2
Yeah you won't get good compression test numbers without a good battery.

Baldur Gislason

baldur
07-14-2018, 07:12 PM #2

Yeah you won't get good compression test numbers without a good battery.


Baldur Gislason

supracrazy
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07-14-2018, 08:37 PM #3
You would try to start and warm up the motor before doing a compression test. Or just try a wet compression test to see if cylinder 4 increases in compression. Could just be a ring not sealing correctly since it hasn't been ran in awhile... suck about the glow plugs
supracrazy
07-14-2018, 08:37 PM #3

You would try to start and warm up the motor before doing a compression test. Or just try a wet compression test to see if cylinder 4 increases in compression. Could just be a ring not sealing correctly since it hasn't been ran in awhile... suck about the glow plugs

Granfatherglock
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07-15-2018, 09:35 AM #4
(07-14-2018, 07:12 PM)baldur Yeah you won't get good compression test numbers without a good battery.

It is a good battery, Exide 700CCA AGM.

(07-14-2018, 08:37 PM)supracrazy You would try to start and warm up the motor before doing a compression test. Or just try a wet compression test to see if cylinder 4 increases in compression. Could just be a ring not sealing correctly since it hasn't been ran in awhile... suck about the glow plugs

Thanks, I wish I could warm it up first. I thought about trying to get some water in it and plugging in the block heater, but I doubt the block heater will get it warm enough to make a difference. I'll get wet compression numbers as well.
Granfatherglock
07-15-2018, 09:35 AM #4

(07-14-2018, 07:12 PM)baldur Yeah you won't get good compression test numbers without a good battery.

It is a good battery, Exide 700CCA AGM.

(07-14-2018, 08:37 PM)supracrazy You would try to start and warm up the motor before doing a compression test. Or just try a wet compression test to see if cylinder 4 increases in compression. Could just be a ring not sealing correctly since it hasn't been ran in awhile... suck about the glow plugs

Thanks, I wish I could warm it up first. I thought about trying to get some water in it and plugging in the block heater, but I doubt the block heater will get it warm enough to make a difference. I'll get wet compression numbers as well.

baldur
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07-15-2018, 10:10 AM #5
(07-15-2018, 09:35 AM)Granfatherglock
(07-14-2018, 07:12 PM)baldur Yeah you won't get good compression test numbers without a good battery.

It is a good battery, Exide 700CCA AGM.

(07-14-2018, 08:37 PM)supracrazy You would try to start and warm up the motor before doing a compression test. Or just try a wet compression test to see if cylinder 4 increases in compression. Could just be a ring not sealing correctly since it hasn't been ran in awhile... suck about the glow plugs

Thanks, I wish I could warm it up first. I thought about trying to get some water in it and plugging in the block heater, but I doubt the block heater will get it warm enough to make a difference. I'll get wet compression numbers as well.

If it was cranking over slowly you either have a bad battery, a bad starter, bad wiring between them or a practically seized engine.

Baldur Gislason

baldur
07-15-2018, 10:10 AM #5

(07-15-2018, 09:35 AM)Granfatherglock
(07-14-2018, 07:12 PM)baldur Yeah you won't get good compression test numbers without a good battery.

It is a good battery, Exide 700CCA AGM.

(07-14-2018, 08:37 PM)supracrazy You would try to start and warm up the motor before doing a compression test. Or just try a wet compression test to see if cylinder 4 increases in compression. Could just be a ring not sealing correctly since it hasn't been ran in awhile... suck about the glow plugs

Thanks, I wish I could warm it up first. I thought about trying to get some water in it and plugging in the block heater, but I doubt the block heater will get it warm enough to make a difference. I'll get wet compression numbers as well.

If it was cranking over slowly you either have a bad battery, a bad starter, bad wiring between them or a practically seized engine.


Baldur Gislason

Granfatherglock
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07-15-2018, 10:31 AM #6
[quote pid='88677' dateline='1531665304']

If it was cranking over slowly you either have a bad battery, a bad starter, bad wiring between them or a practically seized engine.
[/quote]


Battery and cables checked out good. You're right it could be the starter or a mechanical fault in the engine. That's what I'm trying to figure out with the compression test, haha.

I added a few drops of oil to 1-4. The engine turned over much better this morning, and #4 jumped up to about 220psi. Which, while still not excellent may show some promise for this this engine. I think it has sat for a very long time and the rings are stuck. I may regret it, but I think I'll hold on to this engine. At the very least it will be good for parts.

I do appreciate your help.
Granfatherglock
07-15-2018, 10:31 AM #6

[quote pid='88677' dateline='1531665304']

If it was cranking over slowly you either have a bad battery, a bad starter, bad wiring between them or a practically seized engine.
[/quote]


Battery and cables checked out good. You're right it could be the starter or a mechanical fault in the engine. That's what I'm trying to figure out with the compression test, haha.

I added a few drops of oil to 1-4. The engine turned over much better this morning, and #4 jumped up to about 220psi. Which, while still not excellent may show some promise for this this engine. I think it has sat for a very long time and the rings are stuck. I may regret it, but I think I'll hold on to this engine. At the very least it will be good for parts.

I do appreciate your help.

 
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