[blueflyer]

I have the below model compression tester. As you can see, I have to rotate the entire red hose apparatus in order to screw in the compression tester hose to the cylinder. I want to put a small threaded swivel on the end of the red hose, so I can just tighten the swivel. Anyone know where I can get one? I know ACS sells the "rod type" connectors, but I don't want that if I can find a swivel.

 

[RV6_flyer]

I have the below model compression tester. As you can see, I have to rotate the entire red hose apparatus in order to screw in the compression tester hose to the cylinder. I want to put a small threaded swivel on the end of the red hose, so I can just tighten the swivel. Anyone know where I can get one? I know ACS sells the "rod type" connectors, but I don't want that if I can find a swivel.

I removed the connector that screws into the cylinder from the hose and inserted another quick disconnect on mine. I install the connector into the cylinder spark plug hole then use the quick disconnect to connect the hose / compression tester. I tried to remove the quick disconnect from the gauge where the hose attaches but it was taking a lot of force and was afraid that I was going to break something so just added another quick disconnect connector.

 

[blueflyer]

good idea. thank you.

 

[RONSIM]

Aviation Dept. at Harbor Freight

Has all of the fittings you will need to add the quick disconnect.

Ron

 

[jliltd]

Here is the best solution. Makes quick work without the frustration of fighting a hose or threading a fitting between the cylinder fins and baffles. It should be a mandatory item in any shop. In fact if you visit your nearest A&P shop I guarantee that one can be found there:

 

[Snowflake]

That's the "rod-type" that the original poster didn't want. It wouldn't work well on my engine either as the baffles would be in the way. I can *just* get a spark plug socket and wrench on my plugs, there wouldn't be room for the rod on mine either.

 

[gasman]

That's the "rod-type" that the original poster didn't want. It wouldn't work well on my engine either as the baffles would be in the way. I can *just* get a spark plug socket and wrench on my plugs, there wouldn't be room for the rod on mine either.

Should not be a problem in the lower plug holes......

 

[Bill Boyd]

Rigidly attached hose

works well enough as a "handle" to tighten the fitting into the spark plug hole, which is nice since you can't fit a crescent wrench in there onto the flats. I get enough leverage twisting that hose to seat the O-ring on the test fitting and get the job done. QD fitting inserted there would mitigate this advantage - but allow a deep-well socket to slip over the end - so almost a wash IMO.

 

[blueflyer]

I put a quick disconnect between the end of the jug connector and the red hose. Thanks again.