Big2Bird

Anybody know of a good engine bore scope that works well?

Big Block Dave

I have a Performance Tool brand inspection camera. I don't know if there are models that are better, but I can say that its a color camera [however inside of an engine, that really equals black and white due to lighting], and works fairly well. I think my expectations were higher as far as ease of use, but it does give good visuals.

Big2Bird

Got a model #? I have 3 motors I need to peek into.

I would spend $300 if it was worth it.

'75

I have a harbor freight one. Easily worth more (better) than the snap on one my friend has. Make sure to get the hi res one, usually on sale for around $169, has a 8mm head, I can get it down injector holes on the diesels. It records and takes stills.

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-re...der-61838.html

Big2Bird

I was curious about the Snap On unit. You seemed to answer that.

mrvette

Hey Sparky, I dunno about your area, but rent one?? ~200 bux for something you going to inspect 24 cylinders with seems kinda high....

call around parts houses, and rental outfits....hell, maybe even check out hock shops.....

Big2Bird

Naw. I'll use it Gene. Not a bad idea though.

L88Plus

If you get one from Hazard Frought, get the more expensive one, the camera is much smaller and will easily fit through spark plug holes. Not so with the cheaper model. Use the 20% coupon and you can usually score it for $120. Sell it on ebay for $100, it cost you $20 to use it.

Scottd

DO NOT try and 'rent' it from Harbor Freight. They have a pretty lenient return policy, but they wont tell you they charge a 15% restocking fee if you return one of their inspection cameras.

I bought the cheaper model with the intention to keep it, but my repair got real expensive and I decided to return it to recoup some money. They hit me with the 15% fee.....never told me beforehand. Im a big boy and accepted the fee without complaint, but I wish they had said something at the time of purchase.

If you are never going to use it again, you may want to pay to rent it.

Big2Bird

For that much coin, I'll pick one up tomorrow.

zwede

These were done with a $25 USB camera off ebay. Plugs into a laptop and shows up as a webcam. It will do video as well.

Big2Bird

Very impressive. For $25, that's a great deal as well.

PM me a link please.

Big Block Dave

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-T.../dp/B00OPUX59Y

Can easily come in handy for other stuff around the house... I lent it to a friend that is repairing a dishwasher.

Or maybe you don't need some fancy doctor for your next colonoscopy.

zwede

I thought I got it from ebay, but it was from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cardo0

Yes, yes, yes on zwede's USB camera. I shopped eBay and bought mine for $15 no shipping or maybe a little postage. It has LED lighting and a clip-on inspection mirror. It works well with my Samsung netbook but I can't get it to run on my Android tablet - I think the version of Android software is the problem there. Camera cable is 15' so it's a bit to long. Called an endoscope.

So many models difficult to choose so I used the best reviews.

Hope this helps.

buns

Here is a video I took of my crankshaft hitting the oil pan. El Cheapo 'endoscope' from China. I think I paid about $13.00 for it. Not bad quality.

Big2Bird

It will be here Friday. Thanks.
For that price, I can't go wrong, even if its junk.

zwede

It works well. The only issue I noticed is that after a while it overheats. The image starts washing out and gets a blue tint. I use a wet rag I hold around it for a little bit to cool it off and it's good to go again.

ddawson

I used the same cheap USB.

LT1M21Vette

10 bucks.

amazon.com/product/B01B5RRYP0/