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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Volt-amp-dwell meter. Used extensively for automotive purposes. Main function with mine is to set dwell of dist. points................B
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I use mine a lot. It's not as handy as my mini digital multi-meter, but gets a lot is use for tracking down electrical gremlins.
I also use it quite a bit as a tach when I'm working under the hood.
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Wow! Is that a blast from the past--right along with VTVM.
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Hey, I still have a working Simpson 260
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Can also check condition of charging system on just about any car.
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320 RPM.
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Originally Posted by corvetteload
Volt-amp-dwell meter. Used extensively for automotive purposes. Main function with mine is to set dwell of dist. points................B
Yep, that's what it is!
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