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10-21-2007, 12:41 PM
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Compression Tester
Just thought I would pass this on. Recently I bought that US General Compression Tester from Harbor Freight. It is really a nice kit and has fittings to do a compression test on every automotive diesel. But I did find very quickly that the components are not steel, and if you drop them they can't be retrieved with a magnet. Also, the 90 degree couple which has to be used one the 617 to get into the glow plugs behind the IP, is a very weak piece. Mine broke the third time I used it. So I had to find a replacement. It is not metric in the fittings, though the ends that screw into the glow plug holes would be metric. So the fitting is a quarter inch 90 degree swivel, and the NAPA part number is WH C5506 X4. The NAPA fitting is also made in China, but has the strength to last a long time. Cost here 10 19 07 $6.49 plus tax.
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Junqueyardjim Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis 1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA 2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage, Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it! 
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10-21-2007, 01:33 PM
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What do you expect for $20? I use the injector adaptor fitting with my 617.
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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10-21-2007, 02:03 PM
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I just go and borrow a Snap-On one from a mechanic shop friend.
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10-21-2007, 02:09 PM
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I payed around $25 just for the swivel from some outfit in NJ, but its a good one.
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