Best portable Engine Analyzer ?

patrickt · #1 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

I still use one about 2 times a week at work.

Basic tools still work on todays latest super duper efi motors.

Thank you for the ball-busting, Rick. May I have one more, please?

RICK LAKE · #2 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 02:55 AM

Patrickt SORRY Pat.

I didn't know it was that time of the month.

Start putting the toys away for the winter.

Could the club memebers help with a group hug??

See all better. With gas prices dropping, go ahead and for for another cruise. Going to be a nice weekend, maybe?

Rick L. Ps by the way have 2 stethoscopes, one like yours and electronic one. Use a long screw driver when lazy. By the way in the picture WHERE'S the fender cover??? Hood is open???? I did it again!!!

patrickt · #3 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

... by the way have 2 stethoscopes, one like yours and electronic one.

Never heard of that. Does it actually work better than the old fashioned one?

kitcarbp · #4 (**permalink**) 10-01-2009, 06:26 AM

What about this one, any opinions on this one ? Looks like all I really need

Choices choices, here is a basic Sears analyzer that is an inductive tach type. This may be all I need, It can read alt output or crank amps up to 400A according to meter.

kitcarbp · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 10:40 AM

Well after checking flea bay for all types of engine analyzers even ones with a gas bench etc, I decided to start with a the basic Sears Unit shown above with inductive tach pick-up. They are cheap and plentiful on ebay which makes me wonder why that is

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Its compact and has lead storage built in. The scope I wanted will have to come later. I will feedback what I learn to the rest as far as usefulness etc.

Bill

Argess · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 10:50 AM

I am beginning to suspect you merely want some impressive looking test gear to show off in your workshop......

Im teasing. And I would be interested in how usefull you find it, so please post again on this.

RedBarchetta · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kitcarbp

What about this one, any opinions on this one ?

I bought one of those in the early 80's. Haven't used it on my Cobra in nearly six years of ownership. It's a great conversation piece when I'm bench racing at home with the guys though.

-Dean

kitcarbp · #8 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 07:27 AM

OK got the SEARS analog analyzer and its not what I really need, a good conversation piece like you said.

Now I will go with a BLUEPOINT /SNAPON type automotive multimeter with all the test leads that should allow me to test everything but alt output/cranking amps.

kitcarbp · #9 (**permalink**) 10-26-2009, 06:28 AM

Just to update this thread with what I found as a good basic automotive meter.
The Antique Sears engine analyzer I bought was a mistake and will go out with todays "recycling". My first real mistake in my build so far >

After searching fleabay and on-line pawn shops for a used basic automotive meter with inductive, rpm's, basic DVOM functions, and thermocouple with F and C temp ranges, I went with the Harbor Freight CEN-TECH Automotive meter. I couldn't beleive they sell this for $35 new. You would not want this if you make a living with your meter, but for my home use, it gets a big thumbs up.

The only item I still need is an inductive (0-400 A) DC current clamp for this meter so I can check current consumption quickly anywhere on the car.

Bill