8-Piece Compression Tester Set for Petrol Gas Engines – Cylinder Pressure Gauge Kit Review

Bought this compression gauge to check the condition of the cylinders in my 77 280z. The machine was performing poorly at low vacuum and I've exhausted my troubleshooting. This product was packaged well and I was confident that it would work well. My actual six cylinder readings were between 120 and 126 psi, well below the desired 150 to 180 psi range. I was almost certain that disassembly and repair of the engine was required at this point. A friend on an enthusiast forum questioned the…

I ordered this cylinder compression tool for a Husqvarna 455 Rancher that will not start. (Cycle 2) The test returned a reading of only 20psi. Since it should be around 140psi I thought I had a bad cylinder. I tested it with the chainsaw pressure relief valve closed and with the throttle open and closed. I tested it on my new 460 Rancher and only got 40psi readings. The 460 performs perfectly as a new chainsaw should. Based on the mixed reviews for this tool, I thought I got a bad set. Using…

Absolutely nothing on this set worked properly.1. The fittings are very short, so I had to chain non-fouling spark plugs just to get deep enough into the cylinder.2. The sensor leaked like crazy. I assembled it and used my air compressor with a rubber tip on the air nozzle and anything over 30psi was too much and could leak. I tried taking it apart to put teflon tape on the fittings but the force I started applying the gauge with was more than I would have liked so I decided to return it.3. The

This compression tester was purchased to replace a 25 year old compression tester that did not have 4 different spark plug thread sizes. Also included was a handy molded box to protect the gauge and keep all the components together. However, the new pressure gauge and hose have a convenient quick-disconnect feature that allows for quicker installation of the connector adapter, hose and pressure gauge. The first time I used it, I found that the quick-release hose didn't hold the pressure. For…

Very disappointed with this product. The 30 day period is up so getting it back won't be easy and it will literally give you different readings for the same cylinder no matter how many times you try. It also fell apart at the meter connector and I had to reattach and fix it. I just can't believe this is being marketed as the accurate product for someone testing something as important as a car or tractor engine. I used it as a spare pressure gauge at my second store as I don't have my brand…