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PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:41 pm    Post subject: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

A real long time ago, I used a dwell meter / Tachometer when tuning my car. I've decided I need some type of tach to adjust my solex 32. Any recommendations, not to expensive? Thanks.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:08 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

Years ago I purchased this one.....

https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7677-Automotive-Tr...amp;sr=1-3


I am very happy with it and all of the various functions it performs.

I purchased it locally at a FLAPS near me.

My only complaint is I miss the old time analog meter swinging side to side ..... but hey! Embrace the modern World of digital Right?

Dave
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:30 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

I have a digital one in my kit that I bought years ago, it's branded Sears, who knows if it's even available anymore, but it's a handy dandy little meter in that it can measure DC voltage, resistance, and also is a dwell/tach.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:44 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

djkeev wrote:


My only complaint is I miss the old time analog meter swinging side to side ..... but hey! Embrace the modern World of digital Right?

Dave


Yes, but it will do strange things to your eyes trying to test the turn signal wires with a digital voltmeter.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 12:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

I bought mine at Sears about 20 years ago. I guess they still sell them.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 9:26 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

NOVA Airhead wrote:
I bought mine at Sears about 20 years ago. I guess they still sell them.


My first one was a heathkit "build it yourself" meter.

It was SO EXCITING to have a modern meter to adjust points and help make accurate adjustments.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 1:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

djkeev wrote:
NOVA Airhead wrote:
I bought mine at Sears about 20 years ago. I guess they still sell them.


My first one was a heathkit "build it yourself" meter.

It was SO EXCITING to have a modern meter to adjust points and help make accurate adjustments.

Dave


I built a Heathkit shortwave radio receiver when I was a teenager. It was a good way to learn about electronics.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 7:17 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

I have/use one of these. Does dwell, tach, volts, amps, resistance, and temperature.

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PostPosted: Wed May 20, 2020 9:57 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

I am looking for a Tach/Dwell meter. I currently have a OTC Stinger 3514 but the tachometer to VERY unstable. Is the Actron CP 7677 tachometer stable? At idle it ranges hundreds of rpm.
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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 9:54 am    Post subject: Re: Dwell / Tach Reply with quote

djkeev wrote:
Years ago I purchased this one.....

https://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP7677-Automotive-Tr...amp;sr=1-3


I am very happy with it and all of the various functions it performs.

I purchased it locally at a FLAPS near me.

My only complaint is I miss the old time analog meter swinging side to side ..... but hey! Embrace the modern World of digital Right?

Dave

I just got one of these. Pretty handy and no bigger than a "regular" multimeter. Im giddy.
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