That stuff only works if the valves are closing.. Same w/ bernds cork deal..
I always resort to a good ol straw in the spark plug hole.. But, make sure
which stroke it's on.. always refer back to the crank pulley indicators..
hth, Hop
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Fedeli" <rdf@eznet.net>
> You can use something like the whistle but put a small balloon on it. The
balloon
> will inflate until you get to TDC then it will deflate.
> > "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
> >
> > : Shave a cork to fit the plug hole. Then, bump the engine (coil wire
> > : grounded) and wait until the cork pops out of the hole. Then, move
the
> > : engine carefully backwards or forwards to line up TDC. (Ancient onld
> > : trick that still works...and it's cheap.) ;)
> >
> > Has anyone ever used one of those "whistle" things? (You screw it
> > into the spark plug hole, as the piston moves up, it forces air out and
it
> > causes a whistling sound; when the piston reaches TDC, the whistle
> > stops.) Haven't tried it myself, just wondering if its worthwhile or
> > not.
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