

| Subject: | 2.1 L Leakdown Testing Question |
| From: | Max Wellhouse |
| Date: | Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:53:09 -0500 |
I want to test my combustion chambers for percentage leak down and have a gauge tool on the way to accomplish that. My question is whether I have to have a real air compressor to do the testing? I have a air tank I can take to a gas stationand fill it to 120 psi safely,and am wondering if that is adequate? Might have to make more than one trip to finish all 4 cylinders, but my only other alternative is to use an electrical tire pump from Campbell Hausfield and try to fill the combustion chamber that way. Since the pistons will be at top dead center, I would think that the volume of air needed would be minimal; like under 200ccs, but I could be wrong. Probably not a bad idea to lock the crank too. Will report findings when the job is done. Thanks DM&FS
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