When checking compression in the rear bank

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:09 pm

Do you all use a special fitting or tool. We're looking to see what all is out there...

Thanks, Lynn

CraigQ · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:50 am

Lynn, what engine/airframe? Can't think of anything I've needed a special adapter to get to the rear bank from the front side on.

Craig

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:10 pm

CraigQ wrote:

Lynn, what engine/airframe? Can't think of anything I've needed a special adapter to get to the rear bank from the front side on.

Craig

T-6/SNJ and the R-1340...

CraigQ · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2015 3:56 pm

Ok, from your description of 'rear bank' I assumed you were dealing with a twin row engine. I've always checked compression from the front so the normal adapters work fine. If you are checking by removing the rear plugs then that's a whole 'nuther matter getting to the lower cylinders. Not sure what could help there.

Craig

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:33 pm

Roger that, we cut a fitting off and used some rubber hoses. I was thinking there has to be a better set up. How are you liking Uvalde? My Grandfather built the first high school there which is now the school district HQ now.

Lynn

CraigQ · **Posted:** Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:10 am

Uvalde is ok, crazy amount of traffic for no bigger than it is. Sounds like ya'll found an answer to your situation. Stop by the hangar if you ever pass through. We are in the single red hangar next to the fuel farm on the west side.

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:23 pm

CraigQ wrote:

Uvalde is ok, crazy amount of traffic for no bigger than it is. Sounds like ya'll found an answer to your situation. Stop by the hangar if you ever pass through. We are in the single red hangar next to the fuel farm on the west side.

Roger that and will do...

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Tue Sep 01, 2015 10:09 pm

CraigQ wrote:

Uvalde is ok, crazy amount of traffic for no bigger than it is. Sounds like ya'll found an answer to your situation. Stop by the hangar if you ever pass through. We are in the single red hangar next to the fuel farm on the west side.

I'm going run down there next for lunch and will give you a heads up...

Lynn

CraigQ · **Posted:** Wed Sep 02, 2015 5:09 am

Lynn Allen wrote:

CraigQ wrote:

Uvalde is ok, crazy amount of traffic for no bigger than it is. Sounds like ya'll found an answer to your situation. Stop by the hangar if you ever pass through. We are in the single red hangar next to the fuel farm on the west side.

I'm going run down there next for lunch and will give you a heads up...

Lynn

Sounds good Lynn, let me kow.

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