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Mar 14, 2003 | 12:53 PM

Stewart's74

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Dwell Meter recommendations

Anyone have any suggestions as to what brand of Dwell Meter to buy.
Most bang for the buck :yesnod:

Mar 14, 2003 | 01:34 PM

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Re: Dwell Meter recommendations (Stewart's74)

i dont remember the brand, but it was from Kragens. they have a timing light/engine analyzer in one. i think it was $180 but it does tach, dwell, timing, and the light will give you total advance also. very good unit, at least i'm happy with it 2 years old and no problems. the $180 one was the most expensive one, with the red rubberized housing.

Mar 14, 2003 | 02:14 PM

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Mar 14, 2003 | 03:14 PM

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Jack, do you have the Sears one? I saw they have 2. $29 & $49. I'll most likely go this route due to their return policy

Mar 14, 2003 | 04:22 PM

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I bought a Craftsman from Sears, and it works great. :withstupid:

Mar 14, 2003 | 04:45 PM

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Re: Dwell Meter recommendations (Stewart's74)

I have a digital multi-meter designed for automotive use. It has a dwell funtction.

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Mar 14, 2003 | 04:47 PM

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Re: Dwell Meter recommendations (silvervetteman)

Here is a stupid question. What is dwell? How does it relate to timing?

Mar 14, 2003 | 04:57 PM

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Re: Dwell Meter recommendations (Stewart's74)

Dwell is measured in degrees. It is the number of degrees the points are closed. Because of the adjustment available the timing must be checked and re-set if needed after adjusting the dwell. Particularly after installing a new set of points.

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