need suggestions on timing light and Options

[jimkelly]

dwell meter and torque wrenchs and multi meter ?? brands/model numbers

i gotta start adding some important tools to my tool collection.

thanks jim

[aircooledtechguy]

I recently upgraded my torque wrench to a 3/8 drive Gear Wrench electronic torque wrench (10-100 ft/lbs). I really like it. The same company makes them for Craftsman, Gear Wrench and MAC (possibly others too). Only the handle differs between brands; the business end is the same. I chose an electronic one because if you ever forget to re-set your clicking-type torque wrench back to zero when finished and it sits for days, possibly weeks between uses, they are never accurate again and must be returned to a calibration facility for recalibration. The electric ones work with a strain gauge technology similar to those used on fighter aircraft to record stresses on airframes. This makes the readings accurate w/ no springs to wear/stretch.

I use a Craftsman adjustable advance timing light. I prefer the older type with the simple dial rather than buttons; it's just easier for me to use on the fly.

I either have Compufire ignition modules in my cars OR am running F*rd EDIS so dwell is a thing of the past. I have a multimeter that has that function in it that I use on clients point systems for dwell adjustment.