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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Question Dwell

Just wondering; can you set dwell with a multimeter(doesn't have a dwell setting), or do I have to buy a dwell meter so I can use it maybe 5-6 times the rest of my life? Thanks, Brett
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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If your Multimeter can measure duty cycle, have at it. If you really don't want to buy a dwell meter, make more friends. Some gearhead somewhere has one.

The last time I actually had to use one, it was to set idle mixture on an emission carb. And yes, I borrowed it.

If you are meticulous with your set-up, gaping the points is good enough for general use.

Have fun, Mike
 
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:46 AM
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Buy and electronic ignition module and be done with it.


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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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