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timing light/dwell meter combo, is this one better? |
nycchef |
Jun 9 2009, 08:24 PM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
i kmow it never ends with me. but i have to tune my car and need a dwell meter and a timing light. is this one better than buying 2 seperate devices?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...rd=timing+light |
r_towle |
Jun 9 2009, 08:27 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
i kmow it never ends with me. but i have to tune my car and need a dwell meter and a timing light. is this one better than buying 2 seperate devices? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...rd=timing+light That is a timing light for a distributorless ignition. Its not a dwell meter. Rich |
nycchef |
Jun 9 2009, 08:31 PM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
i kmow it never ends with me. but i have to tune my car and need a dwell meter and a timing light. is this one better than buying 2 seperate devices? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...rd=timing+light That is a timing light for a distributorless ignition. Its not a dwell meter. Rich rich are you sure look at the description it even comes gift wrapped Description Professional-grade, easy-to-use tune-up tool. View and adjust base timing and overall ignition advance on Conventional and DIS (Distributorless) 2 and 4-cycle ignition systems. Slim rotating barrel for compact spaces with optically-tuned lens for a clear, bright flash. Digital readout displays RPM, Ignition Advance, Battery/Alternator Voltage and Dwell readings. Serviceable Leads include Metal pickup which withstands heat, fits 10 mm ignition wires and uses heavy-duty battery and Dwell clamps. Plastic storage case. Will be $159.99 in '09 Annual Catalog. Wt. 3.6 lbs. Catalog/Online Exclusive This product is: Available for Gift Wrap |
r_towle |
Jun 9 2009, 09:07 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
i kmow it never ends with me. but i have to tune my car and need a dwell meter and a timing light. is this one better than buying 2 seperate devices? http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...rd=timing+light That is a timing light for a distributorless ignition. Its not a dwell meter. Rich rich are you sure look at the description it even comes gift wrapped Description Professional-grade, easy-to-use tune-up tool. View and adjust base timing and overall ignition advance on Conventional and DIS (Distributorless) 2 and 4-cycle ignition systems. Slim rotating barrel for compact spaces with optically-tuned lens for a clear, bright flash. Digital readout displays RPM, Ignition Advance, Battery/Alternator Voltage and Dwell readings. Serviceable Leads include Metal pickup which withstands heat, fits 10 mm ignition wires and uses heavy-duty battery and Dwell clamps. Plastic storage case. Will be $159.99 in '09 Annual Catalog. Wt. 3.6 lbs. Catalog/Online Exclusive This product is: Available for Gift Wrap You actually expected me to read the WHOLE description prior to adding my invalid opinion... Go for it...the gift wrap is a bonus...more trash. Rich |
nycchef |
Jun 9 2009, 09:14 PM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
You actually expected me to read the WHOLE description prior to adding my invalid opinion... Go for it...the gift wrap is a bonus...more trash. Rich [/quote] weeeeee more toys, i even picked up a syncrometer. like you suggested ... it now becomes your responsibility to tell me how to use it.i'd like to take this opportunity to thank you and all my non club brothers for all the help. the car starts , shifts perfectly, of course this tune up business may change all that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
nycchef |
Jun 9 2009, 09:50 PM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
It's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, Did you take it off the jack stands. Running it up in the air doesn't count (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) drove it around the block. still have to install the horn button and am havng a hell of a time getting the engine lid back on . but it's really alive on a more somber note..that damn timing light is out of stock for the forseeable future in every sears store in the north east. have to buy seperate ones....no gift wrap |
tradisrad |
Jun 9 2009, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
ditch the points and put in a pertronix or something similar and borrow a timing light. you'll set it once and never mess with it again. cost ya around $90 and then spend the left over $ on the car.
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nycchef |
Jun 9 2009, 10:01 PM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
ditch the points and put in a pertronix or something similar and borrow a timing light. you'll set it once and never mess with it again. cost ya around $90 and then spend the left over $ on the car. have a petronix. might be fried thinking of putting it back in to test. |
tradisrad |
Jun 10 2009, 09:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
if you hook up the pertronix backwards they fail, ask me how I know.
good luck |
neil30076 |
Jun 10 2009, 09:35 AM
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Recovering dismantler! Group: Members Posts: 397 Joined: 12-September 06 From: San Diego ( RB) CA Member No.: 6,826 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, Did you take it off the jack stands. Running it up in the air doesn't count (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) drove it around the block. still have to install the horn button and am havng a hell of a time getting the engine lid back on . but it's really alive on a more somber note..that damn timing light is out of stock for the forseeable future in every sears store in the north east. have to buy seperate ones....no gift wrap Rich, get it on amazon - $66.48 and in stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=s...rds=innova+3568 I have one and it works great! Neil |
nycchef |
Jun 10 2009, 09:48 PM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
It's alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey, Did you take it off the jack stands. Running it up in the air doesn't count (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) drove it around the block. still have to install the horn button and am havng a hell of a time getting the engine lid back on . but it's really alive on a more somber note..that damn timing light is out of stock for the forseeable future in every sears store in the north east. have to buy seperate ones....no gift wrap Rich, get it on amazon - $66.48 and in stock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=s...rds=innova+3568 I have one and it works great! Neil neil thanks for the tip ordered the timing light and the dwell meter. one day shipping still $40.00 cheaper than auto zone will have by friday,hopefully tune and balance sunday...or i will be posting again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hissyfit.gif) |
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