KG441c
Keith
What is the most accurate and best brand of compression tester anyone?
Compression Tester
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MechanicMatt
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Snap-on
dieselfitter
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+1
Check for a Schrader valve (like a tire valve stem) at the spark plug thread end. If it doesn't have one, it will be adding volume to your combustion chamber and give a false low reading.
KG441c
Keith
which model of snap on?
firefighterwolf
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Is snap-on the only one built this way? How much is it?
dieselfitter
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-250...ster-Set-MT308L-w-Case-Adaptors-/221353524482
This is what I'm talking about with the schrader valve:
This is what I'm talking about with the schrader valve:
kyle.kipple
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I have a cheaper one from autozone. Accurate so far and a fraction of the cost of snap-on.
Venomvpr900
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Love my Mac set. Nothing wrong with the others mentioned
kyle.kipple
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now thats nice ^^^^^
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I think they work pretty well but don't last. I had one that lasted about close to a year, then an O'Reilly's that lasted a couple of months. I bought a Snap-On a couple of years ago and have tested more saws than ever and it hasn't missed a beat.
I would say Snap On or Mac. If I was using one everyday I would have one of them. I don't so I have a Craftsman.
Rockjock
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I think the best way to check how accurate they are from time to time. Take them to your mechanic and just ask him to test theirs against yours. Or if you have a good relation ship with your saw dealer just ask them for a quick check. My cheapies are as accurate as a mechanic I know who has his calibrated every year or if it is dropped.
The SnapOn gauge is the only one I've had that has lasted. I had them break from Baileys, Actron, and Lisle.
KG441c
Keith
matco anyone?
dozerdan
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I have a snap-on that I had since the early 80s. If I had to buy a new one I would take a good look at OTC. Most people have never heard about this company. If you do a search you will see that OTC supply's mac, matco, cornwell and lots of other companys.
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Dan
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gmax
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I'm happy with my OTC
Is that the brand who one poster that worked for Snap on said makes the testers for Snap On?
Guido Salvage
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I originally bought an Actron because I needed one, it was around $30-$35. Some time later I found a Snap-On in a pawn shop I visit regularly. It had been there well over a year and I had never seen it, snagged it for $35.
