Tool to test pop off pressure

[Cheflen]

What's an easy tool to use to test pop off pressure? Preferably from harbor freight, or cheap tools from any department store

 

[mikidymac]

None, You can make your own or buy the Mikuni one.

 

[Cheflen]

None, You can make your own or buy the Mikuni one.

What would I need to make one

 

[mikidymac]

Take a look at my carb thread in my signature below.

 

[etemplet]

I made my own but I will most likely purchase the mikuni tester. I use shop air to test. It would be less tedious with the Mikuni pump tool but each has it benefits.

 

[Cheflen]

I made my own but I will most likely purchase the mikuni tester. I use shop air to test. It would be less tedious with the Mikuni pump tool but each has it benefits.

What kind of gauge do you use with the shop air? I have an air compressor and I'm not sure what fittings to use

 

[etemplet]

First, I use the regulated side of my air line and set to 40psi so I don't over pressure the carb in a bad way. I have a valve, a tee, and hose fitting, and a gauge on the valve. Air line connects to the tee, valve on top of the tee, hose connection to the carb. When I open the valve I can watch the air pressure on the gauge and hear the pop. I always have one hand free which I like. I will take a picture later and post it. Pretty simple I got all brass fittings from Amazon.

 

[Cheflen]

First, I use the regulated side of my air line and set to 40psi so I don't over pressure the carb in a bad way. I have a valve, a tee, and hose fitting, and a gauge on the valve. Air line connects to the tee, valve on top of the tee, hose connection to the carb. When I open the valve I can watch the air pressure on the gauge and hear the pop. I always have one hand free which I like. I will take a picture later and post it. Pretty simple I got all brass fittings from Amazon.

That would be great if you posted pictures, it sounds like a good setup

 

[mwat65]

I believe OSD also sells ine

 

[etemplet]

Nuthin special really. At the time I just didn't want to pay the extra $$ for something I could easily make or 1/2 the cost and I still splurged with the brass fittings. LOL

 

[mikidymac]

I suggest a schrader valve on the inlet and a hand pump. It is easier to see when it pops and at what pressure it reseals to make sure it isn’t leaking. It’s also easier to use as a leak down gauge that way too.