Ford 172cid diesel engine compression

RonaldK · May 19, 2019

I am looking for the correct adapter to test the compression in my Ford 172 cid diesel engine. Does anyone know where I can find one? I have the gauge, but I can't find a kit that has this adapter.

agjim · May 19, 2019

I made one out of an old injector. Disassemble, remove needle from the tip, grind the end of the tip enough for the needle to be exposed but not enough to prevent the needle from seating. reassemble the injector and replace the spring with a very, very weak spring. Adapt your gauge to the injector to where the high pressure line connected. If necessary you can weld/braze a fitting for the gauge to attach.
Worked for me.
Jim

Ford 172cid diesel engine compression

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