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Offline spitzerscott

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Leak down tester
« on: August 02, 2015, 11:57:40 AM »
 Hey, Spud what do you recommend? I bought an el-cheapo and got my money's worth.  Now I need one that works, Do you offer one, or have a recommendation.

Offline BK

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Re: Leak down tester
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2015, 06:16:02 PM »
I was given a Moroso leak down set that didn't work right. After taking it apart I found one of the holes I think it was for one of the gauges wasn't drilled all the way. Opened the hole up and it works perfect. Maybe yours just needs a little help. 

Offline GlennLever

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Re: Leak down tester
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2015, 09:27:20 PM »
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Offline tony1966

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Re: Leak down tester
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2015, 03:55:16 PM »
I have the same one glenn has. I use it often, no complaints.

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Re: Leak down tester
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2015, 04:42:42 PM »
My favorite is the old single gauge Snap-On tester. I have two of them. It is simple to use and doesn't require you to do any subtraction. You can still find them on Ebay at times. Usually between $80-100

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Re: Leak down tester
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2015, 04:02:04 AM »
I use a double gauge unit, us it for leak-down, and to set my poppets.
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Re: Leak down tester
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2015, 05:04:03 PM »
I have heard the most good words about the Total Seal unit. I guess I will go with that.   Thanks guys again for your help.       Scott