Thread: Compression Test Tool...will this work or
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Old 04-16-2005, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by mespe
be wayyyy over 320 PSI, could be enough over to blow up a 320PSI gauge.

As long as the tubing can withstand the pressures, your contraption should work with a check valve thatr is
I was not saying the Combustion pressures!

Our diesels typically have a compression ratio of 22:1 - correct?

Air pressure is around 14.5 (or is it 14.7 I can't recall)

Thus, the compression pressure in the cylinder (without fuel injection) WILL be compression ratio times air pressure. ie 14.5 * 22 = (Do your own maths here!)

Am I missing something?
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