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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 12:41 AM
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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 06:00 AM
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went to a yard sale the other day an I bought a ignition tester is made by snap on.
it seems like you hook your ingnition coil up to it to check your coilit makes a sprark jump a gap you adjust the gap and see how much gap you get before it stops,anyone know of this tool not sure how to use it?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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You might want to catch the Snap On truck in your area those guys will have all the info on your tester (directions,spare parts,etc)






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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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In general terms, the higher the voltage the greater the gap it will jump. This voltage/distance ratio also varies with altitude and humidity level.





 
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Old Jul 5, 2002 | 06:31 PM
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Hey soso that tool is part #SGT1 used for checking no start conditions. It measures kv in dis, electronic and standard igntion.
Sells for about $20.00.Can also ck coil out put.I am the local snapon tool dealer.
hope that helps, chuck
 
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Old Jul 6, 2002 | 08:46 AM
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I have it as part # mt-430,it is old, there is a stisker in side that says it was serviced in 1975,
 
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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If that is the tool I am thinking it is you will not want to touch it while the engine is running.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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Restyle your hair, will it?
 
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