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Leak down test
« on: December 24, 2007, 02:04:17 pm »
What do you guys use to plug up the exhaust port and the intake port when doing a leak down test on a dirtbike? I'm trying to do a leak down test on the KX250. I have the tester but for the life of me I can not plug up the exhaust or intake air tight.
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Re: Leak down test
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2007, 03:04:27 pm »
2-stroke? I have a kit from Motion Pro. It uses these plugs that expand when you turn them with a wrench. You can see it at:

http://www.pitposse.com/moproledote.html

But I am sure you could go down to the hardware store and find something that would work. Also, maybe a marine supply store would have them as well, to keep water out of a boat. Maybe something like these:

http://webstore.petersenresources.com/1.aspx

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Re: Leak down test
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2007, 10:15:51 pm »
Apply the tester and then turn the engine toward TDC with a wrench, you probably won't be able to get to TDC but you will cover the ports. The only thing that this will not test is if you have a lot of taper in the cylinder. 

One BIG warning, DO NOT position the engine at TDC and then apply the tester, the odds of being at EXACTLY TDC are infinitesimally small and things are going to fly.
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Re: Leak down test
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2007, 05:43:28 pm »
Go here : http://www.mcmaster.com/

Under find products (left column) type in test plug. This will give you an idea of the type of plugs for which you are looking.

Remember you do not need much pressure, something like 5 psi max.
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