recommended compression tester

[hondamaniac]

hey all, i was curious on everyones thoughts on what brand is a "trusted" brand in compression testing gauges..
read a few reviews on a few an all seem to have good an bad.
just curious if you guys are all using a certain brand or what...

nate

[D-dub]

Any name brand should be calibrated and accurate.

[skidoo99]

snap on is what i always use but usually compression testers are pretty good even the cheaper ones

[ceaserthethird]

Not sure the Brand, But they Sell them at Auto Part's Store's and that's what i'm using... $40 for a Complete Kit.

[Twilight]

i spent 10.00 on one from harbor freight and it gives the same readings as my buddys that is a snap-on.

yeah

[hondamaniac]

i spent 10.00 on one from harbor freight and it gives the same readings as my buddys that is a snap-on.

yeah

lol damn... you cant beat that right there with a stick! lol

[TatTooL23]

I have a craftsman kit. Works great.

[cr480r]

One important thing on small engines is to use a hose adapter that has the same reach as your spark plug (usually 3/4"). some adapters are short(3/8") and will add false volume to your chamber thus loweing your cranking numbers.. test your guage setup once in a while on a engine that makes even more compression than your bike to make sure your schraeder valves are holding the pressure.. for example if your guage read 170lbs on every engine that you put it on.. you need to check the valves.. and always use the same guage to ensure you get accurate comparisons.

[rdlsz24]

I have an Actron kit that was about $40. It has the adapters for the small engine spark plug holes. Some kits that are around $20 only have the adapters for larger auto plug holes and you won't be able to use them on your trikes.

http://assets.farmandfleet.com/uploads/blaincat/product/45/full/459210.jpg

Rob

[hondamaniac]

where did you buy that rob?

[tri again]

I think I have a MAC with a cone shaped rubber tip so it fits everything.

Won't account for the extra combustion volume as mentioned above but it's fast
and can also be a pain to hold it on a back cylinder under a hood without help

[rdlsz24]

where did you buy that rob?

Your local AutoZone should have it

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Actron-2-1-2-in-standard-and-metric-professional-compression-tester-kit/_/N-25j0?counter=1&filterByKeyWord=actron&fromString=search&itemIdentifier=347021_0_0_

Rob