3 In 1 Tool. leak down tester, compression, tire inflator

[msargius]

I wanted to share this, as I found it very useful...

As I was about to build an engine leak down tester, I went to Lowes for some parts, and I saw this Tire Inflator for $19.99 nice big gauge, has also psi marking as well as pounds, and a deflator button. ( the one in the photo, is a web image, the one at lowes , is blue made by Kobalt)

Bought one, and as I was assembling the Leak tester, it came to my mind to make it so it can be used for several things.

1. A tire gauge Inflator, deflator

2. Engine Compression Tester (do not hook it up to the air compressor during this test

3. Leak down tester for engines.

Here are the breakdown costs and the parts needed.

1 - Tire inflator ---------------$ 19.99
1- 1/4" Industrial Coupler -------- $ 2.99
2 - 1/4" Industrial Plug --------$ 2.96
2 - #4 Clamps 2PK -----------$ 1.94
1 - ID BARB to MIP 3/16 x 1/4 -$ 2.34
2 - 1/4" ID BARB x 1/4" MIP----$ 4.46
1 - 1/4 Grease Hose $3.03
1 - old spark plug ----------$ 0
1- 3/8" to 1/4" reducer $2.96
______
Total Cost 40.67 + tax



I hope someone would find this useful. Don't hesitate to comment.

 

[Don S]

Re: 3 In 1 Tool. leak down tester, compression, tire inflator

Does the words " Jack of all trades, master of none" ring a bell.

 

[msargius]

Re: 3 In 1 Tool. leak down tester, compression, tire inflator

Does the words " Jack of all trades, master of none" ring a bell.

That is me, my wife keep saying that!!!

 

[j_martin]

Re: 3 In 1 Tool. leak down tester, compression, tire inflator

That's great. I like it.

My dad taught me that necessity is the mother of invention......



And poverty the father.