MAWoodsman
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The adapter is about an inch long and just reduces the main line down to fit the plug hole.Is there also another Schrader valve in the bottom of your adapter?
The adapter is about an inch long and just reduces the main line down to fit the plug hole.Is there also another Schrader valve in the bottom of your adapter?
That’s why you have a low compression reading. If the adapter doesn’t have a Schrader valve in the bottom of it, the adapter volume is added in to your combustion chamber. You will always get a low reading using that adapter, especially on a 2511 that has a small piston and combustion chamber anyway.The adapter is about an inch long and just reduces the main line down to fit the plug hole.
This...... all bullsh!t aside......
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185806939630
https://www.stens.com/search?keywords=752-311
I thought using an adapter was bad because it increases the compression chamber, resulting in low compression readings on the gauge.Well sh!t... I have been slacking as of late! Guess my mind is still on refurbishing older Cobra CB radios still..... damn the bad luck!
Anyways.... perhaps an adapter? I do believe I have that size in my Mityvac gauge kit... hmmmmm... I best look.
All I can say is the gauge I linked to is for small engine. I have 1.... for now... might grab another for backup sake. Short hose, light spring Schrader valve in the adapter tip and the like.
Echo 91151 ^ has a schraeder valve in it, which is what’s required
I got this gauge based on budget and reading a number of threads on here. Yet to use it though.I got the Stens gauge in. On my 4910, which it fits without an adapter its hitting 190psi. Thats 60 more than the other gauge i was using on my 4910/2511.
If i figure the first gauge was 40-60psi off on my 2511, it would be around 140-150psi.
Thx all for your feedback and guidance on this.
Got a link?I got this gauge based on budget and reading a number of threads on here. Yet to use it though.
Are you saying you got the right compression tester for small engine chainsaws and you tested it on your 4910? Your logic seems sound enough that the 2511t would be around 60 more psi but I’m just wondering why you didn’t test it..I got the Stens gauge in. On my 4910, which it fits without an adapter its hitting 190psi. Thats 60 more than the other gauge i was using on my 4910/2511.
If i figure the first gauge was 40-60psi off on my 2511, it would be around 140-150psi.
Thx all for your feedback and guidance on this.
Spot on, and one that is designed for small engines, as they have much less spring pressure than automotive shrader valvesThe longer hose takes more pulls to get to the max reading but that max reading will be the same whether it’s a long hose or a short one. In order get an accurate compression reading you need a Schrader valve right down inside the adapter that threads into the combustion chamber.
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