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A diesel engine should have 275 to 500 psi of cylinder pressure. If you are working on a diesel engine, you need a compression tool capable of reading these higher pressures. Most testers for gasoline engines go to about 300 psi, whereas gauges for diesels go to 1,000.
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Mar 13, 2004 · You will need a diesel compression gauge and adapter for your particular engine. The diesel tester goes to well over 300PSI.
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This comprehensive Diesel Engine Compression Tester kit covers a vast majority of modern engines fitted to most manufacturers' vehicles.
Once you have a valid reading, record the cylinder number and PSI rating. Most gas engine's compression should be between 125 and 175 PSI while a diesel will ...
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Diesel compression testers are used to measure the compression pressure of a diesel engine cylinder. This information can be used to ...
To perform the test, crank the engine 4 times by turning the key in your car's ignition, then check the compression gauge for the result. After you get a result ...
How to do a Compression Test on a Tractor Engine. Warm up the engine. Stop the engine. Remove the fuel lines. Remove a fuel injector.