specifics on compression testing, P0301

[lanxer57]

I did a compression test, the engine was cold, I tested for 10 "cranking noises" the results:
1;90, 2;110-145, 3;121, 4;130
added some oil:
1;100-145-123, 2;110-145, 3;110, 4;145-120
because I was not sure if this was correct (given the inconsistant results, and how far off they were from 180), I cranked it until it stopped on its own 10 times (usually 4-5 "noises"). this was with oil in the cylinders the results:
1;175, 2;189, 3;170-180, 4;180

How EXACTLY would I get the most accurate readings possible on a compression test? A thread posted in 2003 (that is 1 month older than I am) by canada-eh said it was best to "crank the engine over 10 times", what EXACTLY does that feel/sound like? The sounds that cranking an engine makes are divided into pulses, how many of these "pulses" counts as cranking the engine over 1 time?
I would like to do it correctly next time.

This is on a 1999 SC1 with the SOCH engine, nearly 170000 miles.
I can not drive it until it passes emissions, and it will not pass with a "service engine" light. I have gotten a code P0301 for a missfire in cylinder 1, as well as the "service" light with the wrench. The light usually comes on after a few seconds (although sometimes it does not come on until the engine is shut off and restarted), but my OBD2 scanner usually takes a very long time to detect the error code. I have tried changing the spark plugs/wires, ignition coil packs with the plate they attach to (could not figure out how to separate them), fuel injectors, ECTS (with coolant), idle air control, EGR valve, (and cleaned as much out of the holes as I could), and MAP sensor. I also sprayed carburator cleaner around the intake manifold, it did not run any different. Dad said it smells like it is running rich (my nose does not work) Any other ideas? (do not be afraid to tell me it needs an engine, I have a 2001 SOCH with the transmission sitting on a pallet in the garage)