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  • Compression test=Rocket science?

    So I bought a compression tester, and the hose is loose where it connects to the threaded adapter. What I mean is that I can hold the adapter and spin the hose, so how would I get it out if I threaded it into my cylinder head?

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    mine has a hex head on the reducer, same size as a small spark plug...makes it easy to get it back out if it does come unscrewed on you.
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    • #3
      Would you prefer the old compression testers, that had a conical rubber that you had to press into the spark plug hole with all your might while another person cranked the engine?

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      • #4
        Haha opposed to possibly getting a newer one stuck in my head, possibly hmmmmmm

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        • #5
          Im talking about the connector attached to the hose. No way I could get a wrench or socket on it.

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          • #6
            You won't need to thread the connector too far. When you feel resistance as you spin the hose, it's in far enough. Cross-threading would be my main concern here. Just go slow and you'll be fine.

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            • #7
              ^ That's also a problem, its like the threaded end has a bearing in it, it spins so how could I even tighten it in the first place? Must be a defect?
              Last edited by airforcekid; 03-02-2013, 10:46 PM.

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              • #8
                If the connector isn't threaded to the hose, or have a 'quick connect' fitting, then I'm not familiar with it, sorry. Where did you purchase it? Got a picture or link for reference?

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                • #9


                  If I hold onto the part that threads into the spark plug threads. I can spin the hose. So its useless. Lol

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                  • #10
                    Bought it at oriellys

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                    • #11
                      never seen one that way. it should be tight. take it back andget another

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                      • #12
                        I will probably do that, but maybe I'll jb it or solder it together.

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                        • #13
                          That end is not supposed to spin. Take it back.

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