Engine Analyzers advice needed

[JPSmit]

Ok friends, this is a two part question.

Part A.

There is an engine analyzer on Kijiji - it's cheap, it comes with a manual. It looks like this:

However, I already own a tach dwell meter. It doesn't have a manual though I have used it to set idle speed (and the Midget has an electronic ignition so, no points) However I don't know how to use it other than that.

Here is my question - does the one for sale do anything that mine doesn't? (which is to say do I need to buy it?)

This is Mine:

Part B - If the answer to Part A is that I don't need to buy the kijiji analyzer, does anyone a manual that I could buy/ borrow/ scan?

thanks all!

 

[TR3driver]

Photo is a bit fuzzy, but it looks to me like your current meter will do everything you want (assuming you have or can get the leads for it).

Can't see a model number, is there one?

Generally, for either tach or dwell operation, the tach/dwell leads would be connected across the points (observing polarity). IOW for a negative ground system, black lead to ground and red lead to the coil terminal that connects to the dizzy. For positive ground, reverse the leads.

Here's one I found on eBay that looks a lot like yours, but includes the leads (and maybe instructions)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fo...745?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f2194b631

 

[JPSmit]

It is model 956 and, yes, I do have the leads but not the instructions. Will try to post a clearer pic.

 

[tlthorne]

a high school auto shop book from the 60-70's should give just about all the info you need to tune most engines with most meters. I'd look at a used book store or craigslist. I have a 1115 Sun I am so dependent on it, great for anything 1980 and older!

 

[LarryK]

I have the Fox Valley analyzer that I have used for 30 years. It does more than the other if you have all the tools that came with it. It is not hard to use, let me see if I still have a manual and I will send you a copy. Give me time to do it. I also have a SEARS analyzer which I bought before this one, it amazing how long they last if taken care of.

 

[LarryK]

JPSmit:

I have copied manual. PM me your email address and I will send it to you. ALSO, look on the back of the analyzer and there is also a visiual how to! Great for RPMs, ohms, voltage, 4/6/8 cyl.

 

[JPSmit]

Pm sent with thanks! I love this forum, if we ain't got it, we can find it!

 

[JPSmit]

Well, update. I bought it anyway. First off, thanks to LarryK for a PDF of the Fox Valley unit - it is BTW clearly a much heavier, more solid piece. That said, the Micronta was cheap, I like tools, it looks cool, AND the real reason, it came with these:



and

 

[LarryK]

Worth the price of the books to me. That's how I have accumulated the books and manuals I have, buy buying an odd tool now and then. Great find JP!