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Leak Down Testing - Help |
vesnyder |
May 29 2008, 10:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933 |
I am trying to understand how to use my new leak down testing tool from HarborFreight. I am trying to see if my rings are sealing on my rebuilt motor. I hook everything up and I can hear the air through the oil filler but the gauge reads 0% leakage? I can hear it leaking so I know it is not zero - is the tool broken? (it is HF after all) What is the typical pressure when zeroing out the % leak down gauge? Mine reads 12 psi - seems low but the pressure may be irrelevant when determining leak down?
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VaccaRabite |
May 30 2008, 07:29 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The HF leak tester is HORRIBLE! And fragile.
Spend a little money and get a better tester. Zach |
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