Coimpression Testers

[StaticSag]

I am wondering if anyone knows of a good compression tester and crankcase pressure tester. Being a race engine builder for other kinds of engines i relied on such items for obvious reasons. I feel I can't rely on the " if the piston pushes thru the sleeve its worn out" test. Kinda new to the nitro r/c thing and was wondering who makes em and what are the best ones. I'm not sure if anyone even makes a crankcase pressure tester but I would like to use it to test for air leaks and such.

thanks

Saggy

 

[newnitrofan]

Saggie how about this. Did a quick search on Towerhobbies for what'cha looking for. Also just a thought here but why not just look for an adapter that will fit into a standard glo plug opening if you already have a compression tester. Would be cheeper that way.
Compression tester
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL388&P=7

 

[NooP]

Cool.....I'm adding that to my list of things to buy,


--NooP

 

[StaticSag]

I would have to get new guage and all due to the difference in the amount of compression...mine starts @ 80lbs

thought my engine was wore out ...but i found a deteriated crank bearing....replaced and ran fine...I just am the type of perfectionist with my mill that I want insurance of no more leaks and top notch comp.



and I guess I didnt search right or something cause I found zilch at tower.

Saggy

 

[robriguez]

I found this one at Horizon

http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/products/description.asp?prod=DYN2514

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

I can't speak on the Dynamite one, but I have the Hobbico one and its only good for .12 and .15 mills with standard size cooling heads. I havent found a big block I can use it on YET!

The stem is too short.

Oh well.

Maybe I can get the specs from Dynamite on theirs.

 

[StaticSag]

Thanks guys

Think I'm gonna try out the dynamite

appreciate the help

Saggy