Adapter/elbow for compression test

[Tom N MS]

How do you'll manage to connect your compression tester with the hood and tank still in place. I believe I used a spark plug anti foul adapter with some kind of pipe elbow or something. Is there something "off of the shelf" for this purpose? Thanks

 

[Sean (TX)]

(reply to post at 22:41:22 01/12/09)

I use the one with a rubber hose. No elbow required.

 

[GB in MT.]

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Like Sean, my tester has a short/flexable hose. Put the right size adaptor on, and get the threds started, then twist the hose, to screw it in. The dial is a quick adapt, so that makes it easy too.

Cheap set......but works good.
Think I bought this at NAPA.

Gary 8) [/i:9cb4b32a1b][/b:9cb4b32a1b]

 

[Tom N MS]

Been a while since I had my tester connected but seems like I had a problem because my tester has a quick connect gizmo on the end..The quick connect is really good in most applications but seems to work against you in this particular application.

 

[Hobo,NC]

Me 2,,, I would like 2 know a plumbing supply i could find metric adapters at :roll:

 

[Tom N MS]

Thanks, Everyone-- will shop for something similar.

 

[Bruce (VA)]

My gauge came w/ two brass adapters to fit the two common plug sizes (14mm & 18mm straight thread, I think.) The hose from the gauge screws into the adapters. I screw the one that fits the N into the head, screw a brass T into that, then screw the hose into the T. Otherwise, the hose wants to kink under the gas tank.
50 Tips

 

[Tom N MS]

That is what I'm needing is the "T"....I think that would make it so much easier to deal with. I don't suppose you have ever seen them sold separately???? Thanks

 

[Bruce (VA)]

I got mine at the local hardware store. Take the adapter that fits into the head (it's 14mm straight thread, as I recall) The other end that you put the hose in has standard threads. Find a T that fits in that end & will take the hose threads as well. It has a male end on one side for the adapter in the head & a female end on the other for the hose.

 

[Gaspump]

I brazed a fitting to an old drilled out spark plug base. Works great.

 

[souNdguy]

Before i had a set with QD's on them.. I did what gaspump did.. I soldered a 90' nipple to an old shelled out spark plug.. open side of the 90 had a hose barb..

soundguy

 

[Hobo,NC]

I buy the good stuff so my 24" hose lead will fit any were i have ever tried to use it,,, never gave it much thought C'n as i never have problems git'n into hard places,,, I spec what y'all boys are git'n a hold of is 2 stiff to bend much