Compression tester - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

kip Foss · #1 03-10-2006, 04:06 PM

Harbor Freight item no. 93644, $17.99. Has adaptors that fit every Diesel engine that God ever made and a blow molded case. What more could a Diesel Dude ask for?

glenn1179 · #2 03-10-2006, 04:28 PM

looks like it is 19.99 now.

And I just bought one for $60 with only a Mercedes attachment.

kip Foss · #3 03-10-2006, 04:40 PM

I can never understand their pricing. They list several testers in the same catalog that range from $20 to $150 with not all that much difference between each. If you get on the Harbor Freight mailing list, esp. the prefered list, you can save a bundle.

The trouble with ordering from the catalog is that by the time you get through you have 'might as welled' yourself into $250 worth of tools that you may or may not really need.

kip Foss · #4 03-10-2006, 05:33 PM

The one I just received is for Diesel with a 1K gauge and costs $17.99.

Austin85 · #5 03-10-2006, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kip Foss

I can never understand their pricing. They list several testers in the same catalog that range from $20 to $150 with not all that much difference between each. If you get on the Harbor Freight mailing list, esp. the prefered list, you can save a bundle.

The trouble with ordering from the catalog is that by the time you get through you have 'might as welled' yourself into $250 worth of tools that you may or may not really need.

Just 'cause I have an 8' decorative fountain in my living room, and a bird feeder in the bathroom doesn't mean anything!

(:

SD300 · #6 03-10-2006, 06:30 PM

Hi There
So what is the addy/email for Harbour freight, model number.
Thanks

JimmyL · #7 03-11-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SD300

Hi There
So what is the addy/email for Harbour freight, model number.
Thanks

Hey Kip, nice heads-up there. Now there is simply no reason for any of us not to have one. I feel a trip to Harbor Freight coming on tomorrow......

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93644

sailor15015 · #8 03-11-2006, 12:44 AM

I think this is going to be my new tool for the month. I checked out the manual and it said for early Mercedes diesel engines to use an injector adaptor with 24x2.00 threads. Is this the right adapter size for the 617?

Panzermann · #9 03-12-2006, 06:46 PM

Funny, I bought the same one yesterday from Harborfreight! The directions indicate using the injectors, but can it be done with their kit through the glow plugs?

JimmyL · #10 03-12-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Panzermann

The directions indicate using the injectors, but can it be done with their kit through the glow plugs?

That is a good question, and I hope you get an answer. The pieces for testing through the glow plug openings have a needle in it like a valve stem???
I got mine yesterday. Thanks Kip!