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#98663 12/29/2006 4:10 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 | I purchased a 12 volt booster back for emergencies Its a nice unit, small and weighs 11 lbs. the specs are 12 volts, 600 amp peak and 300 amp starting power. If i treat this booster like a 12 volt battery and use it as I have read in the other threads it should be safe to use it on a 6 volt battery when needed????
Question 2 I have access to an old dwell tach meter is that a good thing to have. Its one of those hand held units...... $30.00 us... thanks again People and have a good New year. Peter. | | |
#98664 12/29/2006 5:17 AM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 125 | cant say for sure but I think if used carefully the booster should work ok on 6V systems. I'm sure others will give more advice.
As for the "old" dwell tach, if "old" doesnt equate to readouts that cant be trusted I would say OK. A dwell tach is valuble when working with point type distributors, tuning carburators, etc. Might be an idea to price a "new" dwell tach first. May find the cost for "new" is worth more than the saving buying "old".
good New Year to you too...
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'58 3600 350/4-sp/stepside/big window cab
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#98665 12/29/2006 5:43 AM | Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 499 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2000 Posts: 499 | Yes, a dwell/tach meter is a good thing to have. Actually, its a must thing to have as well as a timing light if you're going to be doing your own work.
They are tools, just like any other tool and the correct one is always the best one.
'67 GMC 3/4 292 4spd
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#98666 12/29/2006 5:53 AM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Peter,
I remember having a Tach/Dwell hand held meter..I think it was a KAL brand..all chrome and quite ergonomic. Make sure the meter will work with your intended voltage and number of cylinders.
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