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Compression Tester.....
Hellfire - 14/9/13 at 06:26 PM

Struggling to get hold of a compression tester and don't really want to buy one.

Is there anybody local (ish) who has a compression tester and would be willing to lend it out for a day or so?

Phil

JC - 14/9/13 at 06:33 PM

I've got one somewhere, ln5 0nj if that's close enough! Might be at Blyton next week.

Nickp - 14/9/13 at 07:02 PM

Got one in Wombwell if that's any use?

Shandylegs - 14/9/13 at 07:14 PM

Phil

I have one you can borrow. Barnsley based but am over in Rotherham area tomorrow.

If it's any use drop me a PM.

Thanks......

stevio73 - 14/9/13 at 07:38 PM

I'm in Selby, you can borrow mine if you like. It is old but bullet proof!

Hellfire - 14/9/13 at 07:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Shandylegs
Phil

I have one you can borrow. Barnsley based but am over in Rotherham area tomorrow.

If it's any use drop me a PM.

Thanks......


Just checking but will it fit a motorbike engine? M10 x 1.0

Phil

Shandylegs - 14/9/13 at 09:12 PM

Phil - Yes I have both fitments.

Hellfire - 15/9/13 at 07:03 AM

Thanks for all the offers guys, much appreciated.

Shandylegs, you have U2U......

Phil

Hellfire - 15/9/13 at 12:05 PM

Nickp, you have U2U

Phil

Hellfire - 19/9/13 at 07:41 PM

Still looking for a compression tester that has a fitting with screw in thread of M10 x 1.0

A few people have the 14mm & 18mm but not the 10mm....

Anyone??......

Phil

Volvorsport - 19/9/13 at 08:01 PM

Ill have a look at weekend .. i dont think it has tho...

40inches - 20/9/13 at 08:01 AM

I have an adaptor I made from a 10mm plug, it extends the adaptor 170mm. You are welcome to borrow it.

Hellfire - 21/9/13 at 06:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I have an adaptor I made from a 10mm plug, it extends the adaptor 170mm. You are welcome to borrow it.


Is it a 14mm - 10mm adapter? If so, could you U2U me your address and I'll arrange a suitable time to collect.

Cheers

Phil

40inches - 21/9/13 at 08:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
quote:
Originally posted by 40inches
I have an adaptor I made from a 10mm plug, it extends the adaptor 170mm. You are welcome to borrow it.


Is it a 14mm - 10mm adapter? If so, could you U2U me your address and I'll arrange a suitable time to collect.

Cheers

Phil


Yes, as photo. It's a 10mm plug and !8mm adaptor joined with a length of tubing araldited together. I have used it twice with no problem. Just needs tightening finger tight.

matt_gsxr - 21/9/13 at 08:37 PM

I think I used an adapter from a colortune kit. Not 100% sure.
It wasn't expensive (not worth posting around).

britishtrident - 21/9/13 at 08:57 PM

I discovered because of the larger volume before the one way valve a long adaptor gives lower readings, ie the adaptor volume lowers the compression ratio.

40inches - 21/9/13 at 10:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
I discovered because of the larger volume before the one way valve a long adaptor gives lower readings, ie the adaptor volume lowers the compression ratio.


This is true bt, but I found it OK for comparative readings.

Volvorsport - 21/9/13 at 10:44 PM

nah , no 10mm adaptor unfortunately...

SausageArm - 21/9/13 at 11:21 PM

Screwfix sell them for 20 quid, with 3 or 4 different adaptors, i've used it on my ZX10R engine a few times.

britishtrident - 22/9/13 at 07:40 AM

Yest the aren't expensive ISTR mine was under £10 but only 14mm & 18mm and that was about 4 years ago but allowing VAT increase and inflation since then £20 on eBay should still get a decent one with a selection adaptors.