Analog Tach/Dwell

[bunnspecial]

After some idiot stole the nice Sun I had(along with a bunch of other tools) I've wanted to replace it.

What do you all prefer? I see lots of options on Ebay from no-names to Snap-on in the $50-100 range, which seems about the range for them.

And yes, I do specifically want an analogue one. I have a digital one, but find there are situations where the analog is a lot easier to use.

 

[Silk]

A digital tach (or anything) is just tumbling numbers, too hard to follow. A tach with a needle will be good for setting your SU's - lift the piston and see the slight rise in rpm, then die.

 

[user52165]

I have one just like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cl...244-21033-Sears-Penske-NICE/283446222036

A very popular unit, more useful than Snap on.

Mine is mint in the original box, all inner packing, original manual (48 pages) and accessories. Used probably 4 times.

Pics and details if interested. $65 + shipping from 92020.

The large 7" meter (IIRC made by Simpson) is nice. When Sears made good stuff in the USA 1970's.

And an Actron L-204 inductive timing light, mint like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/actron-l-204-timing-light/352837388589?

$20, can combine with analyzer. Made in USA - real chrome metal, not plastic.

 

[bunnspecial]

Originally Posted by Silk
A digital tach (or anything) is just tumbling numbers, too hard to follow. A tach with a needle will be good for setting your SU's - lift the piston and see the slight rise in rpm, then die.


That's exactly why I'm looking for another analogue. I've found it basically impossible to see the ~50rpm rise+fall from a piston lift when things are "right" on a digital, while it's super easy to see an analogue "flip" and then settle back where it was. At least the cheap digitals often don't even read fast enough to record this.

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I have one just like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cl...244-21033-Sears-Penske-NICE/283446222036

A very popular unit, more useful than Snap on.

Mine is mint in the original box, all inner packing, original manual (48 pages) and accessories. Used probably 4 times.

Pics and details if interested. $65 + shipping from 92020.

The large 7" meter (IIRC made by Simpson) is nice. When Sears made good stuff in the USA 1970's.

And an Actron L-204 inductive timing light, mint like this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/actron-l-204-timing-light/352837388589?

$20, can combine with analyzer. Made in USA - real chrome metal, not plastic.


Thanks-sent you a PM.

 

[bunnspecial]

I'm happy to report that I've acquired a beautiful, working, and basically unused Penske/Sears "Automotive Analyzer" from user52165. The thing truly is an item of beauty, and I can't wait to actually use it.