Compression test gauge
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Compression test gauge
Where is the best place to get a compression test gauge. I know snap on sells one but not looking to pay that much. So where to get one?
Also what should a psd have for compression on a 96 with 153,000?
Also what should a psd have for compression on a 96 with 153,000?
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My brother got his from Napa but with the adapter for the glow plug I think it was close to 200 bucks...probly a lot cheaper than snap on...
with the compression, I have read 400 is a brand new engine and any where from 325 to 375 is normal. When I did a test on my green truck with 225k miles it ranged from 365 to 375
with the compression, I have read 400 is a brand new engine and any where from 325 to 375 is normal. When I did a test on my green truck with 225k miles it ranged from 365 to 375
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Harbor fright $30.00 this is the one I have. When I did mine the were all around 365
12 Piece Diesel Engine Compression Tester
12 Piece Diesel Engine Compression Tester
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Harbor fright $30.00 this is the one I have. When I did mine the were all around 365
12 Piece Diesel Engine Compression Tester
12 Piece Diesel Engine Compression Tester
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From: Celaya, Gto. MX
I have that but I think it has every adapter, but for PSD 
. IDK for sure because I havent used yet, but I have read what I mentioned.
You can buy this
Mityvac , MVA5605 Diesel Glow Plug Adapter - Ford Navistar 7.3L Power Stroke
EDIT: I have this info saved with that adapter from other forum:
this does not fit the HF quick connect fitting so i took it to a logging store and looked through the hydraulic fittings and found a quick coupler that had female threads on one end and the other, female quick connect ($6.00). it snapped over the adapter. in the HF kit there is a fitting with a compression nipple on one end and male threads on the other. i screwed the HF nipple onto the hydraulic fitting and that worked as a coupler between my GP adapter and HF compression tester.
. IDK for sure because I havent used yet, but I have read what I mentioned.You can buy this
Mityvac , MVA5605 Diesel Glow Plug Adapter - Ford Navistar 7.3L Power Stroke
EDIT: I have this info saved with that adapter from other forum:
this does not fit the HF quick connect fitting so i took it to a logging store and looked through the hydraulic fittings and found a quick coupler that had female threads on one end and the other, female quick connect ($6.00). it snapped over the adapter. in the HF kit there is a fitting with a compression nipple on one end and male threads on the other. i screwed the HF nipple onto the hydraulic fitting and that worked as a coupler between my GP adapter and HF compression tester.
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I have that but I think it has every adapter, but for PSD . IDK for sure because I havent used yet, but I have read what I mentioned.
You can buy this
Mityvac , MVA5605 Diesel Glow Plug Adapter - Ford Navistar 7.3L Power Stroke
EDIT: I have this info saved with that adapter from other forum:
this does not fit the HF quick connect fitting so i took it to a logging store and looked through the hydraulic fittings and found a quick coupler that had female threads on one end and the other, female quick connect ($6.00). it snapped over the adapter. in the HF kit there is a fitting with a compression nipple on one end and male threads on the other. i screwed the HF nipple onto the hydraulic fitting and that worked as a coupler between my GP adapter and HF compression tester.
. IDK for sure because I havent used yet, but I have read what I mentioned.You can buy this
Mityvac , MVA5605 Diesel Glow Plug Adapter - Ford Navistar 7.3L Power Stroke
EDIT: I have this info saved with that adapter from other forum:
this does not fit the HF quick connect fitting so i took it to a logging store and looked through the hydraulic fittings and found a quick coupler that had female threads on one end and the other, female quick connect ($6.00). it snapped over the adapter. in the HF kit there is a fitting with a compression nipple on one end and male threads on the other. i screwed the HF nipple onto the hydraulic fitting and that worked as a coupler between my GP adapter and HF compression tester.
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Thanks Jose, PM sent
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to upload here directly.Ill wait your e-mail for sure.
