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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Garage Talk => Topic started by: Mike S on September 05, 2018, 12:52:44 AM

Title: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: Mike S on September 05, 2018, 12:52:44 AM

My trusty Sears/ Penske analog tuneup meter failed with a bad meter after decades of use.
I was looking at a modern replacement but have read several reviews about digital meters and many have a common complaint of erratic RPM and dwell measurements. The only analog meters I see on eBay are used and I'm reluctant to take a chance. Can anyone recommend a digital meter with a stable readout? My primary goal is dwell and RPM for tuneups.

Thanks!
Mike

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: BillOhio on September 05, 2018, 02:48:23 AM

I have one that works pretty good. Actron auto analyzer i think is it. Jegs has them

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: Mike S on September 05, 2018, 02:55:49 PM

Hi Bill....do you have the model number? I See Actron makes a few different models.

Thanks!
Mike

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: BillOhio on September 05, 2018, 08:07:46 PM

Its a cp7677. Does multimeter,rpm, dwell,fuse testing,all kinds of stuff. Handy instruction book too

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: z28z11 on September 13, 2018, 02:44:32 AM

They make digital testers nowadays ? Lol -

I couldn't miss a chance to plug good ole Made in the USA. I felt my old RAC was getting a little long in the tooth (used since maybe '68-'69), so I bought a new Craftsman tester, made in the USA, gosh knows how long ago. I acquired another analog Sears tester about two years ago from a friend's estate, noticed it's no longer Made in the USA. Guess which one I expect to fail first ?

Regards,
Steve

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: Kelley W King on September 13, 2018, 08:25:06 PM

I have an old Dixco myself. It still works fine. Came with a timing light in a set. The timing light was to dim for aging eyes so I did upgrade to an adjustable.

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: Mike S on September 13, 2018, 08:39:53 PM

 I wound up buying the Bosch version of the 7677. I was surprised how steady the dwell and RPM readings are.  ;)
I love the larger display too.....no more squinting with my ageing eyes.

Mike

Title: Re: Digital automotive meter recommendations?
Post by: superty84 on December 05, 2018, 01:34:36 PM

I have the Fluke 87-V Digital Multimeter. It's a bit pricey though.