I think the screw in has more potential not to lie and easier for one guy to use but mine has been working well since the early 70's. It was what I found back then at a price I could afford. I thought it was a Craftsman but I don't see any name on it?? Maybe KD???? Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies ==================================================================== Gary Wilson wrote: > > I still like the screw in type. Mine has the adpaters for short reach > or long > reach. I just unscrew from the adapter then remove the adapter. Never > had very > good luck with the hold em in type. > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Gary H. <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Wed, February 23, 2011 7:37:41 PM > Subject: RE: Too weird: now compression tester stuck? > > > > > I like that design Rich. The screw in types are a PITA to use on a V8 > with > limited access to the plug holes. What brand is the one you have? > > Thanks, > Gary H. > > > > -----Original Message----- > >The tester I have just inserts in the plug hole and seals itself by > >expansion. It does not screw in at all. You have to hold it securely to > >get it started or it pops out but it works good and is very easy. It > >does take two guys or a remote starter at least. > > > >Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies > > > ---- > Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- > directly > to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as > well as > other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the > Clubhouse > public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the > total volume > of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! > > 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html. > > > > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/ml-kinsley64polara.html ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html.