Thread: Compression Test Tool...will this work or
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Old 04-15-2005, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnhef
I couldn't read the gauge too well, but you had better hope that its at least over 300psi. otherwise, BOOM!
With a compression ratio of 22:1, you would need a gauge capable of 22* 14.5 = 320psi.
The selection of a gauge of 1000psi seems a little high, but much better than one of 300 psi
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