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Old 06-01-2023, 08:37 AM
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Wonder how much that compression gauge weighs?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EHvOcCrAGE


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World War II Training Film: Automotive Troubleshooting. 1942.
Description: A black and white film with sound about automotive trouble shooting.
Creator: Army Pictorial Service Signal Corps
Extent (quantity/size): 16 minutes 26 seconds

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Cool video. Still applies to our carbureted engines today. I had a '58 Caddy that used vacuum operated wipers. Thanks.

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Wonder how much that compression gauge weighs?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EHvOcCrAGE
Probably the same as the Compression Gage that Del Forest owned when he taught mechanics in World War II. Head Mechanic at my uncles dealerships.

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