Diesel compression testing - The Diesel Stop
Apr 30, 2013 · I don't think that the compression testers use a standard fitting on the end. I think they are usually specific to the brand/type of test kit that you buy. I haven't done many compression tests but …
How to check compression on 1992 7.3 IDI - The Diesel Stop
Jul 3, 1992 · You need to beg, borrow or steal a compression tester that has a high enough scale to test diesel engines. It will need to go to at least 500 pounds. You need an adapter that will fit in the …
Checking the health of a 7.3L (compression/leakdown/etc...?)
Feb 6, 2011 · The compression test covers a multitude of potential problems - from valve train issues to rings. Other than a cylinder contribution test and buzz test, and maybe monitoring your ICP sensor …
compression test - The Diesel Stop
Jan 17, 2012 · Harbor freight has two different kits for diesel engine compression tests. I have the larger set (46800) and it has worked fine on lots of different engines. I have seen lots of posts about the …
7.3L IDI compression issue - The Diesel Stop
May 15, 2017 · Set the engine #1 piston to TDC on the compression stroke, then see if the gear timing is correct, the gear Y and O marks. In the pic, it's hard to see the Y mark, but it's where the two big …
6.7 compression psi? - The Diesel Stop
Aug 25, 2020 · Yes but most importantly a manual compression test is based on the average of all the cylinders to determine a baseline pressure. The actual compression readings are affected by the …
Buying a leak down tester for a 7.3 diesel - The Diesel Stop
Jun 4, 2023 · Hello I have a late 99.ford power stroke diesel. I have never done a leak down test in a vehicle but have a diesel compression tester. The cylinder in question #1 shows 380 psi on 5 cold …
COMPRESSION TEST?? - The Diesel Stop
Jan 12, 2012 · To do a proper compression test if i understand correctly i need to pull all 8 glow plugs correct? I have an understanding of the read outs so the only other question is what exactly do I …
Good Compression test numbers? - The Diesel Stop
May 6, 2006 · I did a compression test on my 01 with 157k miles the other day. There was only a 5.lb or 2% split between all the cylinders, very happy with that. Trying to find some poop on good …
Harbor freight Diesel Compression tester???? - The Diesel Stop
Mar 11, 2011 · Much better than the Harbor freight set. Automotive Tools and Auto Tools from Tool Discounter sells the STAR TU-15P diesel compression gauge $31.68 and the Mityvac MVA5605 …