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| 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 |
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| 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 
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QUOTE(nycchef @ Jun 9 2009, 10:24 PM)  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 |
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| 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 |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 9 2009, 06:27 PM) QUOTE(nycchef @ Jun 9 2009, 10:24 PM) 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 |
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| 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
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QUOTE(nycchef @ Jun 9 2009, 10:31 PM) QUOTE(r_towle @ Jun 9 2009, 06:27 PM) QUOTE(nycchef @ Jun 9 2009, 10:24 PM) 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 |
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| 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) |
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