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the deep 11-05-2013 05:59 PM

Probably broke when your wife used it for a hammer . :whistle:

mike tkach 11-05-2013 07:24 PM

i had a similar problem with my old snap on tester,the schrader valve was bad,i replaced the schrader and all is well.

thirdchildhood 11-05-2013 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by mike tkach (Post 4022354)
i had a similar problem with my old snap on tester,the schrader valve was bad,i replaced the schrader and all is well.

I could try that. There is one inside and another on the outside to release the pressure. I'll put a new one on the inside and try it before I buy a new one. That won't take long.

thirdchildhood 11-06-2013 10:55 AM

Yay! 135 psi, engine cold, throttle closed. Manual says 140 w/engine warm & throttle open. I'm good! So this morning I'm looking at my 30+ year old compression tester and I'm like, ah, no, not gonna try to fix it. Bought a new one. :)

ezstriper 11-07-2013 08:11 AM

good deal...cheaper than engine repair !

sonicss42 11-07-2013 09:44 AM

Good news. You can now resume breathing. LOL

mike tkach 11-07-2013 08:40 PM

im glad your problem turned out to not be a real problem,no go and buy a lottery ticket because you are lucky.

thirdchildhood 11-08-2013 09:06 AM

Thanks guys. I was worried there for a little while. I lost a Bravo XR upper this year from a nut backing loose inside and the money tree has been plucked clean. Now to finish the winterizing and get ready for another Michigan winter. :(

FIXX 11-08-2013 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by thirdchildhood (Post 4023631)
Thanks guys. I was worried there for a little while. I lost a Bravo XR upper this year from a nut backing loose inside and the money tree has been plucked clean. Now to finish the winterizing and get ready for another Michigan winter. :(

and carl,,when its time for a valve job look into a set of afr heads....

Revd Up 11-08-2013 10:00 PM


Originally Posted by kvogt (Post 4022280)
do you have a 6 ft hose connected to the tester?

Does a 6 ft. hose give a lower reading?


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