Re: Need advice re: testing equipment
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> > Sarah's father does not have hardly any car repair equipment but does have > > an excellent collection of tools. He has a OBD II scanner. He also has a > > timing light and a device (multimeter) to test the voltage of his battery. > > He also has a repair manual for the Mustang. I want to > > buy him a device for less than a $100.00. What device should I buy him for > > Christmas to help him figure out what is wrong if his fairly new Ford > > Mustang develops a problem? > >"Caroline" > That collection of tools include a torque wrench? > > I think I'm going to finally add one to my collection of tools this year. It > will be used exclusively when repairing and maintaining my car. Harbor freight sells identical 1/2" clicking torque wrench for $12 sometimes vs $45 at Autozone. If I were to spend $50, It'll be Craftsman. Also, a problem with most 1/2 torque wrench is the inability to go under 10 lbs. I keep another set for this purpose. In your case you could hook up a spring scale. |
Re: Need advice re: testing equipment
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote
> > Sarah's father does not have hardly any car repair equipment but does have > > an excellent collection of tools. He has a OBD II scanner. He also has a > > timing light and a device (multimeter) to test the voltage of his battery. > > He also has a repair manual for the Mustang. I want to > > buy him a device for less than a $100.00. What device should I buy him for > > Christmas to help him figure out what is wrong if his fairly new Ford > > Mustang develops a problem? > >"Caroline" > That collection of tools include a torque wrench? > > I think I'm going to finally add one to my collection of tools this year. It > will be used exclusively when repairing and maintaining my car. Harbor freight sells identical 1/2" clicking torque wrench for $12 sometimes vs $45 at Autozone. If I were to spend $50, It'll be Craftsman. Also, a problem with most 1/2 torque wrench is the inability to go under 10 lbs. I keep another set for this purpose. In your case you could hook up a spring scale. |
Re: Need advice re: testing equipment
>"Bill B. Johnson" wrote in message
>>"Indian Summer" wrote: > > >"Bill B. Johnson > > > Sarah's father...What device should I buy him for > > > Christmas to help him figure out what is wrong if his fairly new Ford > > > Mustang develops a problem? > > > > Digital probe kits $15 or > > Digital probe kits $0.50 homemade 400-Ohm, LED > > How to use these items...priceless... > >What do you use a digital probe kit for?? Good questions. Few frequents in this newsgroup mention digital diagnostics. I use them for circuit projects, diagnosing TV, stereos, radios, reading pulsating automotive electronics below 5V. > What do you probe?? For automotive application: Courtesy control units. Timer units. ECU TCU Igniter inputs and more... A practical use on automobiles is the igniter input test. This test guarantees that a signal is reaching the igniter. Speed sensors, immobilzers are a few good examples. Probing any circuit is safe and cause no damage. Imagine hooking a test light into an igniter which usually can't handle no more than 300 mA. I feel very blind without this tool that's why I learn to build them even on a deserted island. |
Re: Need advice re: testing equipment
>"Bill B. Johnson" wrote in message
>>"Indian Summer" wrote: > > >"Bill B. Johnson > > > Sarah's father...What device should I buy him for > > > Christmas to help him figure out what is wrong if his fairly new Ford > > > Mustang develops a problem? > > > > Digital probe kits $15 or > > Digital probe kits $0.50 homemade 400-Ohm, LED > > How to use these items...priceless... > >What do you use a digital probe kit for?? Good questions. Few frequents in this newsgroup mention digital diagnostics. I use them for circuit projects, diagnosing TV, stereos, radios, reading pulsating automotive electronics below 5V. > What do you probe?? For automotive application: Courtesy control units. Timer units. ECU TCU Igniter inputs and more... A practical use on automobiles is the igniter input test. This test guarantees that a signal is reaching the igniter. Speed sensors, immobilzers are a few good examples. Probing any circuit is safe and cause no damage. Imagine hooking a test light into an igniter which usually can't handle no more than 300 mA. I feel very blind without this tool that's why I learn to build them even on a deserted island. |
Re: Need advice re: testing equipment
>"Bill B. Johnson" wrote in message
>>"Indian Summer" wrote: > > >"Bill B. Johnson > > > Sarah's father...What device should I buy him for > > > Christmas to help him figure out what is wrong if his fairly new Ford > > > Mustang develops a problem? > > > > Digital probe kits $15 or > > Digital probe kits $0.50 homemade 400-Ohm, LED > > How to use these items...priceless... > >What do you use a digital probe kit for?? Good questions. Few frequents in this newsgroup mention digital diagnostics. I use them for circuit projects, diagnosing TV, stereos, radios, reading pulsating automotive electronics below 5V. > What do you probe?? For automotive application: Courtesy control units. Timer units. ECU TCU Igniter inputs and more... A practical use on automobiles is the igniter input test. This test guarantees that a signal is reaching the igniter. Speed sensors, immobilzers are a few good examples. Probing any circuit is safe and cause no damage. Imagine hooking a test light into an igniter which usually can't handle no more than 300 mA. I feel very blind without this tool that's why I learn to build them even on a deserted island. |
Re: Need advice re: testing equipment
>"Bill B. Johnson" wrote in message
>>"Indian Summer" wrote: > > >"Bill B. Johnson > > > Sarah's father...What device should I buy him for > > > Christmas to help him figure out what is wrong if his fairly new Ford > > > Mustang develops a problem? > > > > Digital probe kits $15 or > > Digital probe kits $0.50 homemade 400-Ohm, LED > > How to use these items...priceless... > >What do you use a digital probe kit for?? Good questions. Few frequents in this newsgroup mention digital diagnostics. I use them for circuit projects, diagnosing TV, stereos, radios, reading pulsating automotive electronics below 5V. > What do you probe?? For automotive application: Courtesy control units. Timer units. ECU TCU Igniter inputs and more... A practical use on automobiles is the igniter input test. This test guarantees that a signal is reaching the igniter. Speed sensors, immobilzers are a few good examples. Probing any circuit is safe and cause no damage. Imagine hooking a test light into an igniter which usually can't handle no more than 300 mA. I feel very blind without this tool that's why I learn to build them even on a deserted island. |
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