Oct 10, 2014 · Some info I saved from threads on this site about small engine compression testing, schrader valves, their location, types of valves, how to build a SMALL ENGINE …

May 21, 2024 · A compression tester is good to help with diagnose. Consider a vacuum/pressure tester to go along with your diagnosing tools. You could have a leak that reduces your …

Aug 12, 2019 · A good compression tester for small engines: Actron CP7828A Professional Compression Tester Kit with 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 14mm Long Reach, and 18mm Adapters …

Jul 6, 2013 · One thing to remember is that while a compression tester can be a useful part of diagnosis of the condition of a saw engine, low compression means you have a problem, high …

Apr 17, 2019 · I've seen small saws run/start and cut good with 80psi and would normally be labeled as bad due to the compression and the saw just needed a fuel line or carb kit or other …

Oct 27, 2016 · Try another o ring on the area of the tester where it screws in. Also plug your compression tester into an air compressor air line and check to see if the pressure matches …

Feb 1, 2011 · According to my testing, the compression is the same (95 p.s.i.) with the new stuff as it was before . I think my tester must have something wrong with it letting it only go up to …

Jul 29, 2008 · My compression tester, which I believe is the same model as yours, came with an extension/adapter that is about two inches long and screws onto the end of the hose. This …

Nov 3, 2009 · A small engine has a smaller stroke with not as much displacement. It needs to fill the tester full and the schrader valve in the tip allows the compressed air to remain in the …

Apr 16, 2019 · Recent discussions about what's required of a compression tester that'll work on small engines prompted me to do a little test to get a feel for how much pressure is required to …