is there any way to turn over an engine just with a battery so to comp test it?

[opponheimer]

I tried jumping the starter, it would either click, or just spin, i couldnt get it to click then spin. I don't have ajump box.. I was curious what i need to do to jump it just with a battery so i can have it turn over enough for a comp test.

the engine is out of the car btw.

thanks

[LA_phantom_240]

You need to ground the engine, and hook up your positive wire. Then you take another wire, and jump your solenoid wire to the hot wire, and it should work.

[murda-c]

make sure you fill the motor with oil, lol.

i've seen people do that on dry engines before.