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5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit: Operating Instructions

The document provides operating instructions for the 5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit, detailing steps for proper usage and interpretation of test results. It emphasizes that a difference of 5 psi between cylinders is acceptable, while 10-15 psi indicates the need for further investigation. Additionally, it includes a repair parts list for various components of the tester.

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5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit: Operating Instructions

The document provides operating instructions for the 5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit, detailing steps for proper usage and interpretation of test results. It emphasizes that a difference of 5 psi between cylinders is acceptable, while 10-15 psi indicates the need for further investigation. Additionally, it includes a repair parts list for various components of the tester.

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5609 Cylinder Leakage Tester Kit

Operating Instructions
These instructions should be followed for the proper Due to standard engine clearances and normal wear, no
operation of the cylinder leakage tester: cylinder should be expected to maintain a perfect no-leak
1. Allow engine to run until sufficiently warm. Turn off reading. It is important that all cylinders have a relatively
engine. constant reading. A difference of 5 psi between cylinders is
2. Remove all spark plugs from engine, plus air cleaner, satisfactory. A difference of 10-15 psi indicates the need for
radiator cap and crankcase filler cap. further investigation.
3. Rotate crankshaft until piston of cylinder being tested
is at top dead center on the compression stroke. Test Results
4. Install the proper adapter into the spark plug hole. By listening or looking for the following, the cause of low
5. Connect tester quick-disconnect to the adapter. pressure can be determined:
6. Connect an adequate air source to the tester. Air
Air escaping from crankcase breather...… Defective rings or
sources should be 10 psi greater than the regulated
worn cylinder walls
input pressure shown on the left hand gauge. Air escaping from exhaust system.......…. Defective exhaust
7. When using a 100 psi source, adjust left-hand, valve
regulated gauge to read 90 psi. Air escaping from carburetor……………... Defective intake
8. The relative pressure of the cylinder being tested is valve
automatically indicated on the right-hand gauge. For Air bubbles in radiator………………..……. Leaking head
example, using the chart below, with a regulated gasket or crack in
pressure of 90 psi, a gauge reading of 81 psi indicates block or head
a 10% cylinder leakage.
Left-Hand
Right- Hand Gauge Reading, psi
Gauge Reading
100 psi 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85
90 psi 89 88 87 86 85.5 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76.5
75 psi 74 73.5 73 72 71 70.5 70 69 68 67.5 67 66 65 64.5 64
Percentage of
Leakage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Repair Parts List


Part Number Description Part Number Description
0031-0461 0-100 psi Pressure Gauge 0180-0893 10mm Adapter
0400-3009 Gauge Boot 0180-1495 12mm Adapter
0400-3117 Pressure Regulator 0180-1496 18mm Adapter
0400-0138 Hose Assembly, 24” 0400-3118 Carry Case
0180-1522 Cover Plate 0001-3898 Instruction Label
Made in China OTC, business unit of SPX Corp. 0001-000-3898
1-800-533-6127

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