Engine Compression tester??
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Engine Compression tester??
What is the difference between the two?
CAR TRUCK DIESEL ENGINE check COMPRESSION TESTER TOOL 9:eBay Motors (item 270460065685 end time Oct-22-09 11:44:45 PDT)
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Diesel Compression Gauge - Snap-on MT33C
I want a good one.. but I do not know what is a good price range.
Thanks alot fellas.
CAR TRUCK DIESEL ENGINE check COMPRESSION TESTER TOOL 9:eBay Motors (item 270460065685 end time Oct-22-09 11:44:45 PDT)
or..
Diesel Compression Gauge - Snap-on MT33C
I want a good one.. but I do not know what is a good price range.
Thanks alot fellas.
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Do you specifically need a diesel one?
The Snap-On one does not come with adaptors, those cost extra.
If you need one for a gas engine, I have a Matco CT110K and it's pretty nice, it replaced a Mac one that was about 20years old.
The Snap-On one does not come with adaptors, those cost extra.
If you need one for a gas engine, I have a Matco CT110K and it's pretty nice, it replaced a Mac one that was about 20years old.
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In that case you DEFINITELY need a diesel gauge. The range of a gas engine gauge goes up to about 200PSI, while the range of a diesel gauge goes up to about 700PSI. Also for diesels there is a wide range of adapters for connection to various glow plug and injector holes.
I got a pretty good diesel set for about $100 about 6 or 8 years ago from one of the online tool sites.
I got a pretty good diesel set for about $100 about 6 or 8 years ago from one of the online tool sites.
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Thanks for all the help guys.. Both of the gauges are specifically for a diesel.. so what's the difference?
Other than the cheap one comes with fittings..
Also, how do i do a leakdown test?
Other than the cheap one comes with fittings..
Also, how do i do a leakdown test?
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A leak down is done through the GP's as well . Set each cylinder to top dead center , plug in the tester . You will hear air ,either from the exhaust , intake ,or c case. the gauge on the tester tells you the percentage of loss . As in 80 /80 being 100% ect..It is a very accurate test , mostly used by airplane mechanics...
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