Compression tester adapter stuck in Plug hole

Mystic1350:

I'm a bit slow on this topic but do you mean that the compression testing plug is stuck in the threads or stuck in the "well"?

You can get 'thin-wall' sockets (I know this for certain). If you have an AutoZone nearby, you can rent tools for free (requiring a 100% refundable deposit). They ought to have thin-wall sockets in their storehouse.

Have you cut a bit of the hose off? A fresh section might be more grippy than one that has been in use for a while. Also, clean out the rubber with rubbing alcohol so that there are no contaminants (slippery stuff) in the tubing.

I'll try to get my tryptophan-laden brain thinking about this problem while you're out in the garage.

GL,

Chris

One last thing: can you pull a vacuum on the hose to get it to clamp down on the test fitting? A Mity-Mite hand vac pump should be in your toolbox so if you don't have one, go get one.

Put some teflon tape on the end of the hose and screw it in the adapter. if that doesnt work get some loctite and let it set for a min.

BK CAULEY:

That is, Teflon tape on the outside of the hose so it doesn't get caught up in the well, right?

Chris

No wrap the tape around the thread of the hose and thread it in the adapter. A drop of loctite and let it sit will probably be better than the tape.