Harvester,
I'm seeing the creation of an online class here: "Truck Restoration 101". What a blast THAT would be! With our antique fire engine club, I've taken the opportunity with whatever my most recent tear-down is, to host "show-n-tell" at one of our meetings. The 216 block in "Rosie" the '44 fire engine proved to be a great session for those who knew even less than me. I don't think people often get the chance to actually lay eyes on a crank shaft, open block, pistons, etc. It all starts to make a lot more sense when you actually can see it.
So . . . I love my trusty Fluke Multi-meter, but am asking for my birthday the inductive amp meter attachment, so I can test loads on the generators, bat.s, etc.
Plenty of timing lights around the clubhouse to borrow, recently did that for the first time on my Dad's '66 Dodge.
I'm hoping when the 216 is done, to actually permanently install (discreetly) a vacuum gauge - it's such a useful indicator of engine condition and health. But yeah, need a test gauge as well. And don't tempt me on the engine tester - I've wanted one ever since the article in Auto Restorer told about one.
I often wonder what people without hobbies do to pass the time at their "real" jobs . . .
-Michael
