hissing sound from b16 swap

[HATCHET_HONDA]

finished installing cams on my b16 im swapping in my 91 dx hatch. well as i turn the crank i hear hissing from the spark plug holes. is that normal? the plugs are tight so it shouldnt leak.. the intake mani is on but the header isnt...could that be it?

 

[hatukazi]

sounds like you have good compression to me

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

sounds like you have good compression to me

sooo hissing is a good thing then? lol

 

[hatukazi]

I assume you are turning it with a wrench while you work on it??

then yes, the hissing is OK your engine is moving air, just like it is supposed to.

you should fell the resistance change from the com the compression also.

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

I assume you are turning it with a wrench while you work on it??

then yes, the hissing is OK your engine is moving air, just like it is supposed to.

you should fell the resistance change from the com the compression also.

yea... its on an engine stand. just installed cams and finished the head work. using a ratchet i was turning the crank to make sure nothing was binding and heard the hissing...i was worried a gasket didnt seal