looking for a good, used compression tester... suggestions...??

looking for a good, used compression tester... suggestions...??

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By texasmark1 - 10 Years Ago

the title/subject pretty much says it all.

many of these on epay and such...

any particular brand/style/type that comes recommended?

for use on my 57 Fairlane and Daniel's 63 Merc...

plus, it will go to Daniel someday, as I am already planning on his needs for car stuff after my use for them ends.

thanks,Mark

By charliemccraney - 10 Years Ago

Since it is something you will hand down, why not get new?

Made in USA:

http://gsiindustries.com/cgi-bin/Search/data.pl?group=d&order_by=id&order=123&method=perfect

Mine is an old Sears or Craftsman, Made in USA, but I had GSI make a hose for it which uses a quick disconnect fitting right at the plug hole which makes the use of the tester much easier for some applications. I think the same sort of thing is included with their #6500 compression tester.

By MoonShadow - 10 Years Ago

You will probably not use the tester often so I would go with someone like Harbor Freight. Cheap but functional for the home user. Chuck

By texasmark1 - 10 Years Ago

OK... shamed into spending $23 for a new kit from Harbor Freight...

instructions say remove all plugs the test... I thought one at a time was the way to do it...??

By MoonShadow - 10 Years Ago

Take out all the plugs and tie the carb wide open. Removes any additional drag on the engine. Chuck

By texasmark1 - 10 Years Ago

thanks!