Measuring and testing – Brake testing
Patent
1996-02-29
1997-05-27
Chilcot, Richard
Measuring and testing
Brake testing
73 497, G01M 1500
Patent
active
056334591
ABSTRACT:
Piston rings are tested for their effectiveness by removing the cylinder heads of an engine, and sealing one cylinder with a pressure cap. Fluid under pressure is admitted into the cylinder, and time required to dissipate the pressure is monitored. A long time to dissipate the pressure indicates good rings, and a short time indicates bad rings. The several cylinders are sealed an tested one at a time. The pressure cap has a tire valve therein so the conventional air hose can be used to pressurize the cylinder. Preferably, engine oil is placed into the cylinder before the pressure cap is put into place so it is the oil that must move past the piston rings. A hold-down for the pressure cap may be fixed to the engine block using a screw into one of the holes for the cylinder head screws.
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Chilcot Richard
Dombrooke George M.
Middleton James B.
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