My last dwell-tach just died on me. What's everyone using? Or who repairs these? Need to purchase something to finish a job, any recommendations?
Thanks, Dave .. .

I have an old but still great shape Craftsman analog multi-gauge for ignition systems.
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Check your local Craigslist - lot's of 'em sold by Sears back in the day.

Lots of other brands of similar instruments - search for "Tach Dwell"

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Dan Davis ~ Pierce County, WA ~ CCF admin ~
CORSA +Corvairs NW + North Cascades Corvairs + Corvanatics
1966 Corsa Turbo coupe ~ ~ 1966 Corsa 140 Coupe ~ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 Convertible Sierra Tan/Fawn ~ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible ~ 1960 Monza Ermine White/Red PG ++ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 CoupeEvening Orchid w/ ivory/black interior ~ 1962 Monza Wagon 102/4 ~ 1963 Rampside/Scamper ~ 1963 Red/Greenbrier ~ 1969 Ultra Van #468

Have an antique radio repair person nearby? It is probably just failed capacitors, unless it took a tumble.

Swap meets are good places to find them, even electronic swap meets called hamfests. I got my last timing light at a hamfest.

Frank DuVal

Fredericksburg, VA

I have a couple that need wires put on them. Don
t know why I haven't tossed them yet. Maybe nostalgia reasons.

I think one is a cheap KMC, Kmart!

Ken Hand
Handy Car Care
248 613 8586

Vairmech@aol.com

Brand new? one on ebay for $50. Photos you have yo look at. There are several meters currently on sale.

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Search for Sears Engine Analyser:
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Search for Engine Analyser:
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Al
Georgia

Thanks Al, jumped on the $50 new Sears one.
Dave.. .

Last one I purchased was at Napa auto parts and they had it in stock. Probably about 10 years ago.

Dave let's us know if it truly a new one and it works fine. The Sears 2 meter analyser I bought off eBay 4 years ago was a new open box and it works fine. Bought a small meter last year to haul around on trips to help others in need (or my myself if needed).

Al
Georgia

corvairtherapy Wrote:
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> Thanks Al, jumped on the $50 new Sears one.
> Dave.. .

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I hope you luck out.....
I looked at the listing but could not see any indication that the cables that are required are with it!
The back will have connectors for the inputs from the battery as well as the distributor and other test cables as well....

Might want to contact the seller and verify that they are included before it gets shipped.

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Dan Davis ~ Pierce County, WA ~ CCF admin ~
CORSA +Corvairs NW + North Cascades Corvairs + Corvanatics
1966 Corsa Turbo coupe ~ ~ 1966 Corsa 140 Coupe ~ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 Convertible Sierra Tan/Fawn ~ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible ~ 1960 Monza Ermine White/Red PG ++ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 CoupeEvening Orchid w/ ivory/black interior ~ 1962 Monza Wagon 102/4 ~ 1963 Rampside/Scamper ~ 1963 Red/Greenbrier ~ 1969 Ultra Van #468

I don't believe there is an issue with the leads. This meter has leads permanently affixed to the unit.

Al
Georgia

Ha! I looked at that photo but did not see them. I was thinking that the large hole was a finger pull to remove a cover where they might have been stored!

Thanks! Hope it all works out.

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Dan Davis ~ Pierce County, WA ~ CCF admin ~
CORSA +Corvairs NW + North Cascades Corvairs + Corvanatics
1966 Corsa Turbo coupe ~ ~ 1966 Corsa 140 Coupe ~ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 Convertible Sierra Tan/Fawn ~ 1964 Monza Spyder Convertible ~ 1960 Monza Ermine White/Red PG ++ ~ 1965 Monza 140/4 CoupeEvening Orchid w/ ivory/black interior ~ 1962 Monza Wagon 102/4 ~ 1963 Rampside/Scamper ~ 1963 Red/Greenbrier ~ 1969 Ultra Van #468

I believe my small meter is the same model.

Al
Georgia

supposed to be delivered tomorrow. I'll let you know.
Dave...

Al, as promised here is my report. Package arrived here today, it was a box within a box within a box. When I opened the final box(original sears)the first thing I looked for was wires. I found them, five of them! Has an alternator shunt along with positive, negative and distributor hook up. I zeroed the meter and set for dwell. Hooked it up to a Spyder in the shop and found it was dead on the reading I got with a borrowed meter. Next step was checking if the tach worked, started the car and lo and behold the tach works fine. Looking the unit over I truly believe it really is NOS. All the little accessory pins, clips etc were still in a little sealed bag and it had sat in the box so long two of the little rubber feet remained in the box instead of on the meter. I peeled them off and restock them in place. They were still sticky but I think I will put a drop of super glue on all four of them just to make sure they stick It definitely was as advertised and I am pleased with it. THANKS AL!!! and all others that responded.
Dave.. .

Dave: I am very glad that meter was a new old stock and is working great. It always nice to get a good deal.

Al
Georgia

How many of you have one of these:

Some Corvair Guy in Ramona

Not I Chet. Does it check CO? HCs? Is it only for an engine with a feedback system? Interesting (at least to me).

Primarily used to check and adjust carbon monoxide emissions during tune-up procedures while at idle and off-idle (to assist with jet and/or needle adjustments/corrections up to 1500 - 2000 rpm) on carbureted vehicles. Can also be used as a diagnostic tool.

Some Corvair Guy in Ramona

There is one on eBay but it is missing the probe.

Joel
Northlake, TX
5 Ultravans, 145 Corvairs and counting...