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Tach/Dwell meter

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:06 am
by Dirk
Right, I'm supposed to get one of these. I understand that they are used in order to measure RPM when adjusting idling speed.
But every motor shop I've gone to resulted in blank expressions on staff faces, when I as for a Tach/Dwell Meter.

They are quick to point me to the tachometer though.

Is this the same thing? Two ways of saying the same thing? Not the same thing?
:)

Re: Tach/Dwell meter

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:25 am
by Dirk
Hmmmm.

After some googleing I believe I've answered my own question.

NO! The are not the same thing. Tach-Dwell Meter refers to the combination of a tachometer and a dwell meter.

Something like this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ITA ... y=19m5#faq.

Anyone care to suggest a reliable, reasonably priced model as well as supplier?

Re: Tach/Dwell meter

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:26 am
by Chris
I recently bought a set from Auto Zone that has the Timing light,tach and dwell meter compression tester and fuel pump pressure tester in one kit.

Re: Tach/Dwell meter

Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 12:27 am
by Dirk
Ok, Auto Zone...

Price?