Dont feel bad, I went to use my Snap On tester the other day and its a POS too. Won't hold pressure. Used a cheap harbor freight tester that still works like new. Go figure
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Dont feel bad, I went to use my Snap On tester the other day and its a POS too. Won't hold pressure. Used a cheap harbor freight tester that still works like new. Go figure
Here's mine, never had any problems with it.
Steve
Steve
Guessing 12 years on the cheapie wally world one. $16
Wonder what gas engine gets close to 300psi?
Steve
Steve
Here's another tool I use to check cylinder leakage on cars and trucks. Have used it on small equipment engines including 2 strokes. Leak Down Tester.
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Steve
redunshee
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May have to go the cheapie route.
Check with Sears and see how much theirs are.
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redunshee
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Not a bad idea. I can spray it on the coupling,etc. and see if there is any leakage.
Install it on your truck and try it unless you can rig up something to connect it to you air compressor hose.
Steve
Steve
Here's another tool I use to check cylinder leakage on cars and trucks. Have used it on small equipment engines including 2 strokes. Leak Down Tester.
Steve
Yep I have used those on some 4 stroke weed wackers. Used a compressor to pump in about 100 psi.
stubnail67
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Im cool i have at least 6 bad ones to try to get it down on rebuilding them.the last one i did it oils so good it over oils....before the gas is even gone....i did not put the lil screen back on it....its all trial and error i actually enjoy trying to tinker with stuff and make it work right....I have to say its sad they make so many parts nla....alot of the old saws were made so well that if we had the ability to buy new parts we could still use these great old saws more ....I like to pull out my s25da that i put a stack muffler on if were camping with people.....i fire it up people stop what they are doing LOL......love the sound it makes at idle like an old dirt bike pop pop pop....
deezlfan
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The Schrader valves used in a compression tester are not the same as the valves used in tires or A/C fills. Buy some from the manufacturer of the gauge and you should be all set.
redunshee
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That's what I did. Still no dice.
deezlfan
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Fair enough. Most people don't know the difference.
Why not just put some air to it and some soapy water (or stick it in a bucket full) and find out where it's leaking?
I done did that, from Snap On actually and was surprised they were reasonable.
stubnail67
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smart to write bad on them LOL....Here are the check valves for the small Poulansall bad
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2stroke_shaman
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My local guy had a carb kit , fuel line and plug $15 . Carb had a small amount of leftover oil still in it but was spray clean and go . Inside the covers it was covered with oily sawdust . Tank had atf in it . Might have an oiler issue ? Wont know till I cut some . Fired right up and seemed happy. Was nice to be the first tools on a saw for a change.
stubnail67
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thats a clean one! nice very nice.... tip it to the side with clutch cover off... if oil pours or drips out the line is broken...or look inside with a light if she is empty....atf think some folks use it to clean the oil systems you may be right.....Very Nice looking Lil saw any ways.....
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