Question About Dwell Meter Use

[ddustan]

I have been coddled with electronic ignition for many years so have a question about using my old dwell meter.... Other than the obvious two battery leads, where does the coil lead go?



David

[HMeeder]

Uh... not quite clear here.

By 'coil lead' do you mean a clip that looks like it would slip over a spark plug wire?

Most multimeters do several things besides measure the dwell and that 3rd lead slips over the #1 plug wire.

The red lead attaches to the negative post on the coil (it is labeled with a "1" and the condensor wire from the dizzy runs to it.)

The black lead is grounded anywhere you want on the frame/motor.

[ddustan]

Hmmm... I guess technology has changed in the last 25 years since I bought this thing! This has two battery cables and a yellow lead with an alligator clip. Maybe what I really need to do is go get a new meter. I think its time!

The negative post is what I need I think. Like I say, it's been a long time!!


David

[DSPTurtle]

Negative post on the coil is what I use...