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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 18 2011, 06:39 PM

I have a compression tester stuck in Cyl 4 (one of the deep ones).

the rubber spins, but where it threads in is tight and won't thread out.

Any clue as to how to get the darned thing out? Without cutting the rubber to get a pair of needle nose pliers in there?

over 160 compression, so at least thats good. :-)

(turned out the cylinder was not firing due to a plugged idle jet. Which I had guessed. But I was curious about the compression. Something about killing a cat...)

Zach

Posted by: scotty b Apr 18 2011, 06:45 PM

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Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 18 2011, 06:48 PM

Oh dude.... Wiggle it while you turn it. Or just cut the hose.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 18 2011, 07:01 PM

Zach =


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Posted by: balljoint Apr 18 2011, 08:00 PM

You guys are not helping.

Zach,

Just blow in the other end.

Or.

Posted by: messix Apr 18 2011, 08:19 PM

unthread the hose at the gauge then use a spark plug socket in the hole then a larger socket over that. [some spark plug sockets have a hex nut on the end].

Posted by: MDG Apr 18 2011, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(balljoint @ Apr 18 2011, 10:00 PM)

Posted by: Razorbobsr Apr 19 2011, 07:06 AM

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Apr 18 2011, 08:39 PM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 19 2011, 07:24 AM

Give this guy a call. He is a whiz with metal and getting it to do what he wants


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Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 19 2011, 07:32 AM

Sorry, the previous pic was of him out of complete costume. You might have been thinking, "how is Matlock good with metal?"

Here he is, I bet you recognize him now. At the very least, you can stand next to the engine, raise your hand and try to command the piece out.


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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 19 2011, 08:12 PM

Was not able to get into the garage tonight (did not get home till late and its been pouring all day), so I will have to take a better look at it tomorrow.

Zach

Posted by: tracks914 Apr 19 2011, 08:20 PM

My guess, have someone crank the car over while you are trying to twist the hose loose. While the hose is under compression, there might be enough pressure on the joint to hold it to the base while you get it loose. As long as you are twisting during the compression stroke, you have a chance. (Although the threads will be tighter too you might just get it.)
Other than that....cut it.

Posted by: kg6dxn Apr 19 2011, 08:49 PM

Pull the head off and you can unscrew it from the combustion chamber

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 19 2011, 09:08 PM

Honestly, that is the most sensible approach Dont forget to remove the gas tank first!

Posted by: messix Apr 19 2011, 09:20 PM

ASSHATS

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 19 2011, 09:50 PM

QUOTE(messix @ Apr 19 2011, 10:20 PM)

Posted by: sww914 Apr 19 2011, 09:58 PM

Come on Zach, I'm anxious for you to resolve this. Don't be a quitter.
Is it raining inside your garage?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 20 2011, 06:35 AM

It's on my hitlist for tonight. Mike's jealous that I have at least the possibility of driving something cool to Hershey. The rest of y'all are just mean.

Zach

Posted by: r_towle Apr 20 2011, 07:15 AM

you could go to Kmart and buy a deep socket, then drill it out so it fits over the hose...that might do it.

Rich

Posted by: tod914 Apr 20 2011, 07:15 AM

If it's spinning from the compressor side, maybe try dropping the motor and turning it instead. In theory, it should work. Good luck Zach. You probally wouldn't want to use it again anyway, maybe snipping it so you can get some needle nose to get in there to grip it might be easiest.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 20 2011, 07:28 PM

I cut the hose, jammed down a pair of needle nose pliers, and turned that bitch out.

Car is idling again. :^)

Tomorrow wife and child are going to be out, and I will get it balanced. There is a chance to make Hershey yet. :-0

Zach

Posted by: r_towle Apr 20 2011, 07:42 PM

getting pissed off always works...

RIch

Posted by: r_towle Apr 20 2011, 07:43 PM

nada