Re: Too weird: now compression tester stuck?

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The last time I did valves (son's /6 ), I bought the compression tester 
hose fitting with the extended 14mm spark Plug.  Has the deep plug 
threads, plus a 2" long 5/8" coupling that the hose screwed into.  The 
coupling stuck out far enough to get to it with a 5/8 inch wrench.  
Seems to work like a champ, 1, to hold the valves up while I replaced 
valve guide seals, and 2, for compression testing.

I know on the higher end compression testers I saw at O'reilly's, I saw 
had the same coupling.

Glad you got it out.

On 2/23/2011 2:16 PM, Gary H. wrote:
> Thanks for the tips.
>
> I got it removed. I figured if I kept at it and move the hose left and
> right while turning it eventually something may happen as it was only
> hand tight. I must have caught traction. Once removed I tried the tester
> on a 318 head I had sitting in the "to scrap" pile. Sure enough, once
> screwed in the tester hose coupling slipped instead of applying pressure
> on the screwed in metal thread. Defective tool! I brought it back and
> will try a different brand loaner from another parts store.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
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