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The one in your picture will be fine.
Posted by
dogpile
on October 24, 2014 at 8:14 PM
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Cylinder Compression Tester Recommendation?
posted by OverZealous (CT)
on October 24, 2014 at 07:26 PM
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Get a matching fitting to put on your air hose, and all will be fine. You don't need to tighten the living hell out of the thing, so there's very little chance of something breaking
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Cylinder Compression Tester Recommendation?
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OverZealous (CT)
19:26:54 10/24/14
The one in your picture will be fine. -
dogpile
20:14:22 10/24/14
This guy disagrees.
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OverZealous (CT)
20:35:25 10/24/14
If you want quality, buy a Snap-on set
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ttsmokin
21:11:45 10/24/14
I like Snap On as much as the next guy but that's a pricey
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Bernie (NoVA)
22:40:52 10/24/14
Snap on is insane for a occasional mechanic. (n/m)
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Antihero
17:23:35 10/27/14
Usually, but I sprung for their Valve Keeper Installer Tool
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OverZealous (CT)
18:21:35 10/27/14
I have a few OTC items -
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BoneZ (MD)
21:17:09 10/24/14
I'll 2nd the OTC in the 1st link. I have it and love it.
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PiotrC70
23:57:19 10/25/14
Dunno, we have 2 of those pictured at our shop.
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dogpile
22:58:20 10/24/14
I wish you the best of luck in attempting this process as
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Ash's Z
01:50:12 10/25/14
I use air to hold valves up to replace seals all the time.
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dogpile
07:28:32 10/25/14
Yep. Worked fine for me too. (n/m)
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Evan_Wright (Ca)
08:07:53 10/25/14
Yea, I was leaning in that direction..
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Ash's Z
09:36:27 10/25/14
Here's the background and answers
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OverZealous (CT)
10:18:36 10/25/14
I have used this method many times and it works just fine.
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whamo
10:55:05 10/25/14
Hours plowing the internet reveals Actron T-handle extension
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OverZealous (CT)
10:38:19 10/25/14
I've seen that t handle...
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BoneZ (MD)
14:18:22 10/25/14
Hey Taylor
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Turbodog (CT)
14:50:31 10/25/14
Right! Thanks for the warning.
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OverZealous (CT)
15:52:38 10/25/14
That's the correct method and also the same method for
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SammybTT(TN)
20:06:46 10/25/14
I was just thinking TDC will stop the valve
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Turbodog (CT)
08:44:22 10/26/14
eh...not quite
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aliaZ
09:01:06 10/26/14
Re: eh...not quite
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Turbodog (CT)
14:10:49 10/26/14
Not so fast guys
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OverZealous (CT)
18:58:21 10/26/14
no worries on the valves hitting the piston
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aliaZ
07:22:41 10/27/14
Very true. Cams need to be removed anyway
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ZXoltan
11:07:40 10/27/14
I think you're going to find that the T- handle extension is
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PiotrC70
12:20:45 10/26/14
YOUR RIGHT! Need to "Whip out my big 10 inch"
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OverZealous (CT)
20:30:17 10/26/14
no problem. On the OTC kit, I've honestly found that the
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PiotrC70
12:43:27 10/27/14
FYI. Autozonee loans out the OTC tester for free.
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Sportzcoop
23:00:56 10/25/14
Better off buying one for serial testing of engine
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ZXoltan
09:01:47 10/26/14
These gauges are more accurate / consistent than you think.
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OverZealous (CT)
21:07:20 10/26/14
Interesting. Thanks for the input.
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ZXoltan
10:55:44 10/27/14
Re: Interesting. Thanks for the input.
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OverZealous (CT)
18:04:13 10/27/14
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