ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:20 pm
Can anyone recommend where I can get an analog automotive multimeter from 
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ANALOG MULTIMETER
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Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:50 pm
Maplins ,ebay halfords,most car parts shops ,auto shows ,about £8 i paid for mine
Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 2:54 pm
Thanks Lambrettalad.
Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 4:37 pm
What's wrong with digital?? Less likely to be damaged with incorrect connection.... This one does the job - and less than £3 !! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DIGITAL-LCD-M ... 51b76b0409
Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 6:22 pm
Hi BMCECOSSE.
The reason for mentioning ''analogue'' was by recommendation from my local mechanic who reckoned that the''needle'' type would be more suitable for my moggy. I want to set up the timing / mixture etc. as near as possible and he said he will show me how to use it. I am open to all suggestions and really appreciate the help from you guys on this great forum.
The reason for mentioning ''analogue'' was by recommendation from my local mechanic who reckoned that the''needle'' type would be more suitable for my moggy. I want to set up the timing / mixture etc. as near as possible and he said he will show me how to use it. I am open to all suggestions and really appreciate the help from you guys on this great forum.
Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:09 pm
Digital will be fine... He may be wanting to mess about setting the 'dwell' angle - frankly a waste of time. Just set the points gap as specified (12 thou) and then set the timing by road testing the car - advancing till it pinks slightly when accelerating in top gear - and then take it back slightly till it's 'not quite' pinking.
Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:30 pm
Thanks for the advice about the 'dwell' ( he did mention that ). *Much appreciated 
Re: ANALOG MULTIMETER
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:44 pm
If you want a good analogue DVM try and pick up an old AVO 8 meter as below:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/avometer-avo- ... 233501d1c3
They're a bit of a bulky old thing but regarded as the best you can get. Much better than the cheap Chineese junk you find on Ebay and not as easy to run over!
Digital meters do have a small lag between sensing something and showing it on the display. If its for checking points, use a continuity meter (buzzer!) or a 12v lamp.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/avometer-avo- ... 233501d1c3
They're a bit of a bulky old thing but regarded as the best you can get. Much better than the cheap Chineese junk you find on Ebay and not as easy to run over!
Digital meters do have a small lag between sensing something and showing it on the display. If its for checking points, use a continuity meter (buzzer!) or a 12v lamp.