Scotty, thanks a lot for all the help. I have performed numerous repairs to my vehicles with your guidance. The clamp probe you listed in your video for checking relative cylinder compression was not available today on Amazon. Any recommendations for what to look for in the device or do you have an alternative product or source?
I just signed up here. Is there a listing of recommended tools somewhere on this site that I have overlooked? Would think it would be a great thing to have for us and for you. To Amazon, you must be like the Opera Winfrey of auto tools. You recommend a good tool and it sells out instantly. Thanks again for all your help.
DaveK
found tools and merchandise areas. Just too early and my eyes too old.thanks
In which video did you see the clamp meter?
We are seeing a lockdown induced global shortage of electronics right now.
YouTube video was on April 6,2020 entitled "Here's how a Real Mechanic Checks a Used Car Before Buying". About half way thru he talks about taking a "relative" compression test using a "clamp probe" coupled with an oscilloscope multimeter . Hope that helps.
Thanks
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I'll try to update this post about how it goes once I get the clamp meter. I just got the oscilloscope multimeter today. I'm looking to buy a truck (van/pickup) in Northern NJ and I plan to use them to get an idea of engine health.
I guess I'll just pick another inexpensive clamp probe on Amazon and let you know how it works out.