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Old 01-20-2019, 07:25 PM   #21
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I recommend the Sun machine as was pictured on the far right. I bought mine new in 1973 and still have it and it still works well. It does not have a battery compartment. You just hook the cables up. Marv
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Old 01-20-2019, 08:39 PM   #22
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Here's an Orbit Laboratories 300X. They were sold at the Ford parts counter when the '71 Pinto hit the street, as an optional part of a DIY tool kit you could buy if you wanted to do the maintenance yourself.
It's unusual in that it is a Tach/Dwell meter with a timing light built in.
It'll work for 4/6/8 cylinder applications.
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Old 01-26-2019, 09:22 AM   #23
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I was just looking for one myself and came across this one on Amazon. Reviews look good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JFHMR0...v_ov_lig_dp_it.
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Old 01-26-2019, 10:20 AM   #24
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Wow , how complicated can they make it ! If you don't have a use for all the functions ,other than volts, dwell , tach , I'd look for an older 4 wire simple gauge . Less apt to mess up or translate chinglish instructions .
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Old 01-28-2019, 08:20 PM   #25
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Here is one I have. My Dad bought it in the fifties. Have used it many times.
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Old 01-29-2019, 05:17 PM   #26
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Look on eBay for an Actron dwell/tach meter. Actron made them for Sears and Mac Tool. You should find one for less than $20.00
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Old 01-30-2019, 07:24 AM   #27
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How long can our hobby exist? All the "old" parts men are gone. If it doesn't have a screen or keys, then most young people aren't interested.
Couldn't disagree more. Old Fords and hot rodding are hotter than ever. Expand your horizons and check out events like TROG or Santa Ana Drags and various others.
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Old 01-30-2019, 07:28 AM   #28
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I'm looking for a good inexpensive dwell/rpm meter. I've bought 2 separate old school units off that auction site with no luck. Both non working. I've even looked at the few swap meets they have here with no luck.
Question..anybody have a good one to sell or steer me in the right direction to find one?
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I have two Sears ones NOS in the box. I don't want to sell, but I would let you borrow them. PM if you'd like to take me up on my offer.

This way you can try them out before you buy on on Ebay.

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Old 02-02-2019, 06:08 PM   #29
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Tim. Thats awfully nice of you But I'd rather buy one.
Thank you for all the replays
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