INNOVANT 9 Piece Set Complete Deluxe Gasoline Fuel Engine Automotive Compression Test Kit w/ Inline Spark Plug Tester- Detects Leakage Up To 300 Psi (21 Bar) Quickly Diagnose Internal Leaking Problems

Description

"...all you need is air, fuel, spark, and compression..."

LEAK FREE MAINTENANCE

• Check for leaks by spraying soapy water on all fittings when filled with compressed air
• Bubbles will form if there is a leak
• Tighten fittings to stop leak
• If leak persists, apply thread tape to fitting threads and re-tighten

GUAGE READINGS

GOOD PISTONS, VALVES, AND RINGS

• The gauge needle should travel up the scale on each compression stroke until it reaches peak value. All cylinders should indicate a pressure that is within the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications, and the reading should not vary by more than 10% from cylinder to cylinder.

VALVE STICKING

• If the gauge needle does not travel up the scale or if it remains at the same value for several strokes and then starts to climb

CARBON BUILD-UP / PISTON OR CYLINDER HEAD MODIFICATION

• If the compression reading is considerably higher than the vehicle manufacturer’s specification

CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD OR DEFECTIVE MAIN GASKET

• If a reading on two adjacent cylinders is 20psi (or more) lower than the other cylinders. Under these conditions, both coolant and oil may be found in both cylinders.

POORLY SEATED OR WORN PISTON RINGS

• If the readings are low or vary widely between cylinders, pour a teaspoon of SAE 30 oil into each cylinder and retest them. Readings increase considerably

BURNED OR DAMAGED PISTON OR VALVES

• If the readings are low or vary widely between cylinders, pour a teaspoon of SAE 30 oil into each cylinder and retest them. Readings remain about the same