WI WTB: Tach/dwell meter

[DeadheadNM]

Looking for a working, US made Tach/dwell meter like the Sears example I gave my brother a generation ago. I might go back to a points distributor. Thanks for the help.

[Ironhorse]

Pete, let me check in the garage/shop dark corners and get back with you. Think I still have my RAC (Rite Autotronics) unit along with my Sears chrome inductive timing light. Haven't used either in some time. Will look and see if your interested? It worked fine last time I used it.

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I kept a hold of my chrome Sears timing light - that’s a fun tool to use.

[mm1077]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looking for a working, US made Tach/dwell meter like the Sears example I gave my brother a generation ago. I might go back to a points distributor. Thanks for the help.

I’ve got this if it’s what you’re looking for…
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[Killer Bee]

lots of choices on flea bay if you don't find it here - good luck!

btw, I still have points in three of my trucks

$25 Vintage Sears Dwell Tachometer Model 161-2177





$25 Vintage Sears Dwell Meter 244.2185




$12.99 Rite Autotronics Corp. RAC Dwell Tach Points Tester Model 1557 in box

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by mm1077

I’ve got this if it’s what you’re looking for…
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Pretty much. Lmk what you’d need for it shipped unless you think it might be a bum unit. Thanks for posting.

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

lots of choices on flea bay if you don't find it here - good luck!

btw, I still have points in three of my trucks

Yessir, that was plan B. Wanted to see if I could “keep it in family” so to speak and find one here. I’m waxing nostalgic for points. I don’t miss cleaning vinyl records though Not that nostalgic, lol.

[davischevy]

I had an Actron for years and it grew legs and walked out of my shop. I found a like new replacement on Ebay.

The Arkansas K10 has the proper points and condenser. Runs like a top.

[mm1077]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Pretty much. Lmk what you’d need for it shipped unless you think it might be a bum unit. Thanks for posting.
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I would say$20 shipped. Any time I ship from the ups store it seems to be about that much so I’m sure that would cover it. I don’t ship often but when I do the ups store is on my way home from work so it works out : )



Yessir, that was plan B. Wanted to see if I could “keep it in family” so to speak and find one here. I’m waxing nostalgic for points. I don’t miss cleaning vinyl records though Not that nostalgic, lol.

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[Ironhorse]

Pete, found the RAC hand held dwell/tach as mentioned. Will post up a few pics later this afternoon.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by mm1077

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Sounds good PM sent.

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Pete, found the RAC hand held dwell/tach as mentioned. Will post up a few pics later this afternoon.

Thanks! Maybe this could be a good backup.

[Ironhorse]

Pete, got a pic of the dwell/tach and was wrong on the mfg. It is a Hawk dwell/tach, has worked well for me but no longer use it. I converted my '71 4x4 and '71 Chevelle both to the Pertronix Igniter II ignition system. Since the engine on a 4x4 sits back further that worked out well not having room for a big cap GM HEI ignition and it still looks stock.

Dwell/tach wires and clips are in good shape, hair line crack across the top of the lens but no breaks or missing lens material. Still has a nice clean face and easily readable. Do not have a points vehicle to test it on but if it arrives to you and does not work money will be refunded. $20 shipped to you if interested.

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks. Sending PM

[1970cstblazer]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I might go back to a points distributor.

I just rebuilt the original points distributor for my 1970. Here is a list of genuine USA made NOS Delco parts I used to bring it back:

List is for 1972 350 Blazer:

Cap: D308R/ 12338667 OR 1971244
Rotor: D409/1932015
The light duty rotor D426R 1852722 is an option, but I never liked them.
Points: D106P/1931988
Condenser: D204/1932004
Uniset points/condenser: D1007 1876600
Vacuum advance can: 1973437
Coil: D512/1115238

I used repro plug wires date coded for my application from this seller:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/253117261028?hash=item3aeef6e4e4:g:P-gAAOSw7Cdh2Nuk&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA0O3W8EOJGfGq%2FcSXcKlZ5ENh%2BR2WlOm%2F%2BN5YkgUHIylyj6FGxhCsDXz4 RrvElItUEb2g3DPu6bytG2rqnGGkHNCN%2FKUkPghzb%2FeYv6cyl2SmP2QiCyr2R9NcersrgCCkowYm784FJWqNB4a58eocXS74 QuCFJqudHImy%2Bd9b3gWptrQLzix2mYxotVSBHQRUIsghhqgH%2BDD%2FEXLb6YH4S662gPt3sLXLY9FfrZZ%2BzYJr0mKLCzRs 8s3IduI40fz6ebbobMy%2FNQ7Fk25JM%2BQtMkk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9qt19ezYw

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks! That's a huge help. I'd like to post your p/n's to a thread I started HERE about reconfiguring for points with an engine harness designed for use w an HEI.

I've got Delco points and rotors (D426r, didn't know to look for D409) on the way and Napa had a US made black with copper/brass cap. I've got very similar possible the same wires from Lectric Limited HERE

[54blackhornet]

Couple of years ago when I was still running points I went looking for a handheld dwell meter to tune my 71 C/20. Asking around town , no one even knew what I was talking about. Just about everyone around me that was knowledgeable on older vehicles has either died or moved away. Kid at Napa just had a dumb look when I asked him about one.

[Killer Bee]

if you're "rebuilding" a distributor, don't forget breaker plate bushing/spacer, shaft bushings/thrust washers, etc.

wobbling shaft/breaker plate will give you much grief with all brand new points, cap, rotor, etc.

replaced my first distributor at 16yo for this reason, jumping through my butt chasing my tail to get steady timing

also learned how to static time a v8 olds over the phone with the store I bought it from

[1970cstblazer]

Mine was not loose, therefore not mentioned. Good info to add..

Don't forget the points cam lubricator, or just a small amount of distributor cam lube.

[Ironhorse]

Pete, received $$ this morning and just got back from shipping the dwell/tach your direction. As mentioned, if the dwell/tach no longer works let me know and I will refund the $$. Do not have a points vehicle any longer to test it with since I changed over to the Pertronix Igniter ignition. PM sent with tracking info, thanks again for the purchase.

[DeadheadNM]

Thanks Gary!