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Vac/pressure test tools

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by J. Dirt, Oct 30, 2018.

  1. J. Dirt

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    What do you guys have for doing these tests? I’m interested in getting/ making some tools for the job. Pics and or links are good! :D
     
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    What are you testing...engines...chimneys...mother in law?
     
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    Vacuum cleaners and compressors:faint::rofl: :lol:

    Saws and engine related stuff mainly.
     
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    Pressure tester only, as in blood pressure.:whistle:
     
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    :startled::rofl: :lol:

    That’s what I was guessing, just didn’t know if there was anything special like a kit that came with blocker plates or adapters. Guess I’ll need some old inner tube scraps.
     
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    :startled::rofl: :lol:

    That’s what I was guessing, just didn’t know if there was anything special like a kit that came with blocker plates or adapters. Guess I’ll need some old inner tube scraps.
     
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    I use the inner tube rubber at the muff and carb and the mightyvac. Use an old plug by breaking out the porcelain and JB'd an air fitting. Then tubing to that.

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    It was cheap...
     
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    A section of hose on it works .

    :D Al
     
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    I have the mityvac shown above, as well as rubber wedges and a spark plug adapter front fordf150. On a saw with an external impulse, you don't need the spark plug adapter
     
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    The compression tester I’ve got will take a fitting and double as a way to put pressure/vacuum to through the plug hole guess I just need the little hand pump with a gauge.
     
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    Leave the spark plug in and use the impulse line for your pressure/vac point?
     
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    Correct
     
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