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Re: Leaking fuel pump- Leak down test

To: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>, 6-pack <6pack@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Leaking fuel pump- Leak down test
From: John Uloth <juloth@tir.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 10:27:41 -0500
Thanks to you and Peter for responding.. I will check AutoZone My wife
needs a suggestion for Christmas
Thanks again
John 
74 TR6

"Robert M. Lang" wrote:
> 
> On Tue, 18 Dec 2001, John Uloth wrote:
> 
> > This is interesting, but how does the tester work with only one gauge.
> 
> Hmmm look at that - only $44.95. Save your money.
> 
> > As in Eastwood's 46049. Do you have another source?
> 
> Check out:
> 
> http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/
> 
> on the left, click on Longacre then select leakdown tester.
> 
> That's more like it!
> 
> There are other sources, I'm sure I've seen a reasonably priced unit in a
> local AutoZone (like under $75). Major parts suppliers should carry them
> too.
> 
> A single guage will be prine to errors, as you have to use the same meter
> to see initial line pressure and then the cylinder pressure... with a dual
> guage, you see both at the same time, and because if the volume of air
> needed to "fill" the hose and combustion chamber, you can adjust the line
> input for the initial line pressure that you desire...
> 
> Once you use one or see one in use, it'll all make sense.
> 
> I'd stay away from cheap guages...
> 
> > Thanks
> > John Uloth
> > 74 TR6
> 
> regards,
> rml
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