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Build your own leak down tester. Leak down tester build and use your own a leak down tester is a measuring instrument used to determine the condition of internal combustion engines by introducing compressed air into the cylinder and measuring the rate at which it leaks out. Make a magnetic shop tray. With air pressure in the cylinder look and listen. Theres no question the leak down tester is the most importan. Be certain not to use so much air that it turns the engine. Double flare brake lines.
Please make this a sticky so others can access it for future use. As shown in the photo the supplied gauge has been moved to the cylinder pressure side of the orifice. Make a leak down test tool. Remove schrader valve from compression tester hose and insert into plug hole. Refer to your service manualfor this procedure. This one from sears part number 282 16025 is the same one that snap on uses on their leakdown tester.
There is a thread on the honda 2 stroke forum but its not too specific and doesnt apply to a yz. Check out how to make your own diy cylinder leakdown tester with parts you may have laying around in your garage. First off you need to get a pressure regulator. Insert the modified plug or compression tester hose and apply 60 80 psi air to the cylinder. Make an engine lift plate. It even comes with the gauge on it already.
How to build your own cylinder leak down tester w harbor freight parts duration. Make a drill bit holder. To make the tester easier to use i added a shutoff valve on the air supply. If you hear air bubbles it may be a leaking head gasket. The leak down gauge supplied by harbor freight must be replaced with a 0 100 psi range gauge. Put motorcycle in high gear and have a helper apply rear brake.
Hide a key the right way. The seals in your car had best all be functioning properly if you expect your car to work right. How to install a custom hitch adapter. How to perform a motorcycle leak down test. A store bought leak down tester will run 100 but you can build your own for much cheaper. I want to make this a diy yz250 leak down tester thread.
To test the ones in your engine cylinders youll need an automotive cylinder lead down tester and if you dont want to buy one youre in luck because this video contains easy to follow instructions on how to make one in your garage. Leakdown testers are super easy to make and are a must have for checking the. Make a magnitized screw driver.
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