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Anyone able to suggest a good Compression Tester?
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<blockquote data-quote="Weldorthemagnificent" data-source="post: 457294" data-attributes="member: 22139"><p>Unless you are wanting to use it on chainsaws and weedwhackers, an automotive gauge will work fine. Mine gives low readings on chainsaws but works fine on outboards down to 4 hp (smallest I’ve tried) snowmobiles, motorcycles etc. don’t overthink the gauge. If one reads 5lbs low or high is not a big deal, what you are looking for is the ability to spot two cylinders at 120 and one at 80. Great deals can be had on outboards that people don’t want to bother or have means to put on a stand and run in a tank and a compression test will tell valuable information. It’s a great tool and I recommend anyone who buys motors have one... a $40 one. My advice is to go with one from autozone or Napa. If you’re a small engine mechanic spend more. If you are into very small engines such as chainsaws get a specific gauge like an Oregon. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Weldorthemagnificent, post: 457294, member: 22139"] Unless you are wanting to use it on chainsaws and weedwhackers, an automotive gauge will work fine. Mine gives low readings on chainsaws but works fine on outboards down to 4 hp (smallest I’ve tried) snowmobiles, motorcycles etc. don’t overthink the gauge. If one reads 5lbs low or high is not a big deal, what you are looking for is the ability to spot two cylinders at 120 and one at 80. Great deals can be had on outboards that people don’t want to bother or have means to put on a stand and run in a tank and a compression test will tell valuable information. It’s a great tool and I recommend anyone who buys motors have one... a $40 one. My advice is to go with one from autozone or Napa. If you’re a small engine mechanic spend more. If you are into very small engines such as chainsaws get a specific gauge like an Oregon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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