cheap compression tester

[sutty86]

Just bought one off the bay is there suppose to a specific size socket

As there is nothing what fits with this kit...

Presume they would be universal
https://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=331515680453&alt=web

[Taught2BCauti...]

Yes, they are universal. You should be able to figure it out just by looking at it - if not, remove a spark plug and look at the threaded part to give you a clue.
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[sutty86]

Tried earlier on with all adapters none fit, all too big, spark plug is standard size
Will take pics later on

[Pete.]

There are several 'standard' sizes of spark plug. Looks like you'll need a 10mm or 8mm adapter for your gauge.
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[sutty86]

https://i.imgur.com/b3w2U3q.jpg

[Pete.]

Like I said - you need an adapter.
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[alexknight200...]

Where would you be able to get an adapter from?
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[kramdra]

Looks good, better than the 20 quid gunson branded shite. Are there adaptors on ebay? uk stuff costs more than your tool I think gunson wanted 16 quid for one.

There are adaptors with a rubber end, to be held against the plug hole, thats a bit more universal but more effort to use.

Adaptors, easily made. smash the ceramic from an old plug, clean it up, and braze (or solder) it to one of the included adaptors (remove orings first). Ive done this many times, usually solder. If soldering, pre-tin both parts, it needs to be good joint to hold upto 14 bar

[Pete.]

[kramdra]

Would the 8mm part not protrude and fuck a piston in a 10mm hole

[sutty86]

Cheers lads

Tbh the kit has very negative reviews on amazon but only read them once I received yesterday...
Yes my bike is very deep and awkward, cheers for the link

Not the greatest with diy/toolwork even though I try ....

Think I will buy the adapter

[Vincent]

Have you got a hacksaw and something you can use as a vice.....g-clamp for eg? If so, and your plug is 10mm, (which it looks like), I dare say that you could saw the 8mm end off - in case it does foul the piston as kramdra says.
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[Pete.]

The one I linked doesn't have an 8mm end, the smallest size is M10.
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