On 6/2/2013 10:27 AM, Pat wrote: > Borrow one from a neighbor and do back-to-back tests. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Todd Last > Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 12:52 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Is there a clever way to test your compression tester? > > I have an old (circa 1975) Sears engine compression tester, that seems > to be in great condition, but I was wondering if there is a clever way > to test it to make sure the readings are accurate? Anyone have suggestions? > > thanks, > Todd > > '88 Westy I'm thinking that hooking up your tester via adapters to an air compressor line that had a gauged regulator might help at least for ranges up to 100 PSI or so......or not
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