Snap 0n Compression Tester

[Wagnerwerks]

Not what I was told

That was the company policy when I sold mac and compression testers are still a 1 yr warranty item from snapon. I sold quite a few of our less expensive testers (an OTC with mac branding) when I asked guys to check with my competing dealer.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I paid $70 for mine on ebay. First core lasted a year or longer.

Have you ever tried a regular stem core? At least to see if it leaks? Gotta be something going on if the first one lasted that long.

 

[mdavlee]

Have you ever tried a regular stem core? At least to see if it leaks? Gotta be something going on if the first one lasted that long.

I have and it won't read. I have some that are tire ones.

 

[Keith Gandy]

I think I've went through 10 cores. The other day one saw and the core was shot.

Brad had the same problem with his Snap On

 

[Keith Gandy]

Have you ever tried a regular stem core? At least to see if it leaks? Gotta be something going on if the first one lasted that long.

The Snap On valves didnt last either

 

[Keith Gandy]

I have and it won't read. I have some that are tire ones.

The spring is too heavy. I buy the light pressure compression tester valve from Napa. 700-9556. They last 8 to 12 saws and thats it

 

[Keith Gandy]

Ive tried AC schrader valves and they read about 30 to 40 psi too low

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Not on that. Only hard line tools get the ltw.

I've heard of this issue before and have always suggested people buy the OTC tester kit. Great deal at 50-60 bucks.

Ah ok, I don't have their tester....hell...their tools are to dang spendy anyhow! haha

 

[backhoelover]

could it be that there is another valve in the assembly that the gauge screws onto

 

[Keith Gandy]

could it be that there is another valve in the assembly that the gauge screws onto

Wish I knew. All hoses in the kit take the same snap on valve.

 

[panteliss]

What kind of cheap one?

A 20 - 30 dollars from fleabay or from amazon and you are ready to go

 

[skippy]

Keith I feel you . Here is what my Schrader valves look like the one on the right Do you have the snap on motorcycle kit?
It's like the Schrader valve is just too weak .

 

[skippy]

Notice in the pics the spring of the valve is blown out

 

[Keith Gandy]

Chris I talk with a fellow at Snap On and he mentioned certain kits with different length hoses. I have to call back tomorrow and talk with a guru name Bruce that will know more. This guy today mentioned a springless schrader but I wont know about it until I talk with Bruce

 

[Keith Gandy]

This is the kit I have

 

[skippy]

I have eevp503

 

[skippy]

This one

 

[skippy]

Keith did yours do the same to the Schrader ?

 

[skippy]

How about you mike ? @mdavlee

 

[mdavlee]