TeamRealtreeHD Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) Ok boys, help me out. I need one. I was looking on ebay and they have a few but not sure if they are the right type. What should I get here. Most have a title of "automotive engine compression checker/guage". Is this it? Thanks Edited August 29, 2007 by TeamRealtreeHD Quote
FasterThanU90 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 u can go to ur local auto parts store and get one. Quote
TeamRealtreeHD Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Posted August 29, 2007 How much do they usually cost and what is a good brand? With this info, I can start my hunt for one. Thanks guys Quote
FasterThanU90 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 i think there less than 20 bucks.. brand shouldnt matter Quote
TeamRealtreeHD Posted August 29, 2007 Author Report Posted August 29, 2007 Thank you faster. One more thing... when I get it and check the compression, with my mods about how much should it have to be considered good? It seems good but I would like ti check it every now and then. And what would be bad? Quote
Bansh-eman Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 you can get one at sears. Click here all you need is a long thread 14mm adaptor Quote
RIPPEN Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 Go cheap and your more than likely going to get a inacurate reading.. Read through this thread.. There are some GOOD ones recomended and I think would really help you :thumbsup: http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...ression+testers RIPPEN Quote
jbooker82 Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 I explained the differences between the cheap ones and the Good ones here. With Pictures http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...pression+tester Quote
FireHead Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 Ok boys, help me out. I need one. I was looking on ebay and they have a few but not sure if they are the right type. What should I get here. Most have a title of "automotive engine compression checker/guage". Is this it? Thanks Sears sells a nice kit that is of good quality and reasonably priced as well. It is far better than what you can buy from most auto parts stores (except NAPA) and is less expensive than Snap-on. :thumbsup: Quote
Bansh-eman Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 i got the set from sears, the only problem with it is the threaded part does not have a head to grab it with and tighten it down. you have to use chanel locks and they fuk the thing up Quote
Justintoxicated Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 i got the set from sears, the only problem with it is the threaded part does not have a head to grab it with and tighten it down. you have to use chanel locks and they fuk the thing up I dropped my mityvac and the ground and the gauge went off so I fixed it but no way Will I trust it untill I compare to another one. Luckily it has a nice brass piece with a head to use as an adapter. Anyone know where I can get a reliable gauge or else I will just get a craftsman one and use my brass adapter. Quote
Bansh-eman Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 i emailed craftsman to see if they would warranty the parts and maybe remak them like they should have been made in the first place but they gave me a number to call and talk to someone about it, i cant ever get ahold of anyone thought... Quote
dajogejr Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 You get what you pay for, as said... My buddy tested his 9 year old sled motor, triple, with a cheapo... readings for all three cylinders were all over the place, and I'm talking 20 to 30PSI difference. Cheapo gauge from the auto parts store. Borrowed my buddies Strap (Snap) On gauge (cause let's face it...at their prices, you're getting fucked...they do make quality pieces, though) Each cylinder was within 5PSI of each other, motor has 5K miles on it. Get a good gauge... Quote
black sunshine Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 You get what you pay for, as said...My buddy tested his 9 year old sled motor, triple, with a cheapo... readings for all three cylinders were all over the place, and I'm talking 20 to 30PSI difference. Cheapo gauge from the auto parts store. Borrowed my buddies Strap (Snap) On gauge (cause let's face it...at their prices, you're getting fucked...they do make quality pieces, though) Each cylinder was within 5PSI of each other, motor has 5K miles on it. Get a good gauge... Hear that, my buddies Matco made me get a bore and new pistons! Got my own Snap on after numbers didn't improve. That'll learn ya! Quote
FireHead Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 i got the set from sears, the only problem with it is the threaded part does not have a head to grab it with and tighten it down. you have to use chanel locks and they fuk the thing up Generally you do not need to tighten the things down more than extra finger tight. Quote
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