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Charge air cooler test kit

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by tnevin225, Jul 31, 2015.

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  1. Jul 31, 2015 #1
    tnevin225

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    Thinking of buying my own test kit, any recommendations out there. I'm looking at the OTC, it runs about 300-350 depending on where you buy it and a couple others in that price range, just never used one myself always had the shop do it. I figure it would be a good investment and I can check it any time I think there's a problem.
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2015 #2
    lester

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    It'd be pretty easy to make one if you've got a welder, torch and a drill and some pipe. Heck you could probably stop at a big home improvement store pick up some pvc pipe, a cab, pressure guage and a couple air fittings for under 87.56$
     
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    heavyhaulerss

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    This I did this with p.v.c. drain pipe, got everything from lowes. this works perfect on a detroit ser 60 not sure of the piping size of other engines.
     

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    77fib77

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    OK, I'm a fool. How does it work?
     
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    KeithT1967

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    You cap off the inlet and outlet then pressurize the cac and see if it leaks.

    Tomorrow I give an explanation on how a pencil works.
     
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    Why can't you tell us now? You gotta go google it?
     
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    blairandgretchen

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    Trade secret boys . . . pay up or remain dumb.

    There's a thread on here from way back on how to fab one - the guy asking finally said "TOO HARD" . . . but not that hard really.
     
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    KeithT1967

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    I find your lack of faith disturbing
     
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    sdaniel

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    Quote from Lord Vader ...
     
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  12. Aug 1, 2015 #10
    tnevin225

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    Thanks Heavyhaulerss, I assume you leave the boot on the openings of the CAC and use those to clamp on the fittings. Thanks for the Idea.
     
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