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JL8Jeff
10-10-2006, 01:13 PM
The 396 is missing a little after some spirited driving on Sunday and I suspect a valve problem. I went to do a compression test yesterday and found out my compression tester won't fit into the tapered seat plugs on the heads on the engine(1971 oval port heads). So I need a compression tester for the narrower thread design and the threaded portion will need to be pretty deep just get in far enough to engage the threads. If somebody has one I can borrow, let me know. Thanks!
BonzoHansen
10-10-2006, 01:49 PM
Mine uses a hose. That should work.
JL8Jeff
10-10-2006, 02:15 PM
Mine uses a hose. That should work.

Then I would need to borrow you to hold the hose! :shock: Man, that just sounds so wrong! :laugh:
Tru2Chevy
10-10-2006, 02:20 PM
Heh....Bonzo - if you're gonna loan this to Jeff, bring it to the meet tonight. I can meet up with Jeff tomorrow or something, since he only works across the street from me.

- Justin
BonzoHansen
10-10-2006, 02:36 PM
I will try to remember.
JL8Jeff
10-10-2006, 09:53 PM
Never mind guys, I found an old one of my dad's that worked fine.
79CamaroDiva
10-11-2006, 12:49 AM
and the verdict is?
Tru2Chevy
10-11-2006, 12:58 AM
Heh....well, I guess I have a compression tester sitting in my car for nothing them.

Bonzo - when do you want/need it back?

- Justin
JL8Jeff
10-11-2006, 07:19 AM
and the verdict is?

Results of compression test are here Compression test (http://www.njfboa.org/forums/showthread.php?p=278468#post278468)
BonzoHansen
10-11-2006, 08:02 AM
Heh....well, I guess I have a compression tester sitting in my car for nothing them.

Bonzo - when do you want/need it back?

- Justin
Whenever. I'm right off Sloan, if you go by there to & from school, you could just drop it off. Or next meet.