Subject	Hours plowing the internet reveals Actron T-handle extension
Posted by	OverZealous (CT) on October 25, 2014 at 10:38 AM
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In Reply To	Cylinder Compression Tester Recommendation? posted by OverZealous (CT) on October 24, 2014 at 07:26 PM
Message	I have to hand it to the Actron folks, they really know how to focus on what's functionally important. This below kit includes a t-handled extension to get good seal and easy detachment way down in the spark plug well. Whether this commercial grade kit still exists in real life, or if only the cheaper kit without t-handle extension is available, remains to be seen but I'm going for it if I can find one. Since Actron is available almost everywhere I'll find out shortly. If you read this post and want to know how things panned out e-mail me. Thanks to everyone for their responses. I much appreciate them all! OverZealous (CT) My General posts (click) My Technical posts (click)
Follow Ups	Cylinder Compression Tester Recommendation? - 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. - OverZealous (CT) 20:35:25 10/24/14 If you want quality, buy a Snap-on set - ttsmokin 21:11:45 10/24/14 I like Snap On as much as the next guy but that's a pricey - Bernie (NoVA) 22:40:52 10/24/14 Snap on is insane for a occasional mechanic. (n/m) - Antihero 17:23:35 10/27/14 Usually, but I sprung for their Valve Keeper Installer Tool - OverZealous (CT) 18:21:35 10/27/14 I have a few OTC items - - BoneZ (MD) 21:17:09 10/24/14 I'll 2nd the OTC in the 1st link. I have it and love it. - PiotrC70 23:57:19 10/25/14 Dunno, we have 2 of those pictured at our shop. - dogpile 22:58:20 10/24/14 I wish you the best of luck in attempting this process as - Ash's Z 01:50:12 10/25/14 I use air to hold valves up to replace seals all the time. - dogpile 07:28:32 10/25/14 Yep. Worked fine for me too. (n/m) - Evan_Wright (Ca) 08:07:53 10/25/14 Yea, I was leaning in that direction.. - Ash's Z 09:36:27 10/25/14 Here's the background and answers - OverZealous (CT) 10:18:36 10/25/14 I have used this method many times and it works just fine. - whamo 10:55:05 10/25/14 Hours plowing the internet reveals Actron T-handle extension - OverZealous (CT) 10:38:19 10/25/14 I've seen that t handle... - BoneZ (MD) 14:18:22 10/25/14 Hey Taylor - Turbodog (CT) 14:50:31 10/25/14 Right! Thanks for the warning. - OverZealous (CT) 15:52:38 10/25/14 That's the correct method and also the same method for - SammybTT(TN) 20:06:46 10/25/14 I was just thinking TDC will stop the valve - Turbodog (CT) 08:44:22 10/26/14 eh...not quite - aliaZ 09:01:06 10/26/14 Re: eh...not quite - Turbodog (CT) 14:10:49 10/26/14 Not so fast guys - OverZealous (CT) 18:58:21 10/26/14 no worries on the valves hitting the piston - aliaZ 07:22:41 10/27/14 Very true. Cams need to be removed anyway - ZXoltan 11:07:40 10/27/14 I think you're going to find that the T- handle extension is - PiotrC70 12:20:45 10/26/14 YOUR RIGHT! Need to "Whip out my big 10 inch" - OverZealous (CT) 20:30:17 10/26/14 no problem. On the OTC kit, I've honestly found that the - PiotrC70 12:43:27 10/27/14 FYI. Autozonee loans out the OTC tester for free. - Sportzcoop 23:00:56 10/25/14 Better off buying one for serial testing of engine - ZXoltan 09:01:47 10/26/14 These gauges are more accurate / consistent than you think. - OverZealous (CT) 21:07:20 10/26/14 Interesting. Thanks for the input. - ZXoltan 10:55:44 10/27/14 Re: Interesting. Thanks for the input. - OverZealous (CT) 18:04:13 10/27/14
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