One of the questions we hear most often is ‘what is a wasted spark?’. Wasted sparks are also known by many other names, including ‘waste sparks’, ‘exhaust sparks’, which adds to the confusion.
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Most battery testers have two clips (or test leads), you first attach these to the battery’s terminals (connectors), then you press a button (or switch), and a few seconds later, the tester displays or prints a result indicating the battery’s condition. The details of how you use a battery tester depends on what kind of battery you have, the electrical system it is connected to, and which tester you plan to use. Some battery testers require disconnecting the battery from the vehicle, while others have different limitations. Most battery testers only work on one, or a few different types of batteries. We describe how to use five different battery testers below:
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The GTC605 Fuel Injection Analyzer is a new type of handheld instrument capable of quick diagnosis and performance measurement of solenoid, piezoelectric, and mechanical fuel injectors used in diesel, gasoline, and liquid natural gas engines. With the GTC605 there is no need to remove the fuel injector from the engine, back-probe connectors, or probe wires.
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General Technologies Corp., has launched an expanded set of fuse socket connectors, which now includes six sizes: ATC/ATO, Mini, Maxi, Low-profile Mini, Micro-2 and Micro-3. These fuse socket connectors are ergonomically designed for easy insertion and extraction, have standard size connection tabs, and are built with nickel-plated electrical contacts in an ABS plastic insulating body.
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The GTC505m Engine Ignition Analyzer is a handheld instrument capable of diagnosis and performance measurement of all types of spark ignition systems, including magneto, CDI, distributor, waste spark and coil on plug in use. This hand-held device is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, which provides up to 8 hours of battery life and uses
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The GTC505 is a complete ignition system analyzer, compatible with all common types of spark ignition systems.
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The GTC505-CSC is designed for use with the GTC505 Engine Analyzer and allows for measurement of ignition systems in hard-to-reach places, from a remote position. This accessory consists of an 83.5” (212 cm) long coaxial cable, and a shielded clip-on spark plug wire sensor. The cable can also be used with the standard sensors supplied
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The GTC505 is a complete ignition system analyzer, compatible with all common types of spark ignition systems. The GTC505 can: Display waveforms in real time Compare readings between cylinders Detect and display dwell angle and primary current ramp time Chart burn time, spark plug voltage, dwell/ramp time, and RPM for each spark, allowing for detection
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Designed for quick and easy use, this new tachometer requires only a connection to the vehicle’s battery or cigarette lighter socket to measure engine RPM. No sensors, reflective tapes, etc. are necessary, because the TA303 uses the ripples generated by the engine’s alternator to automatically calculate its speed, so it can be used on any
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This video shows an FF310 FaultFinder being used to trace a short circuit in a 1995 Honda Civic Coupe. The FF310T (transmitter) is connected to the circuit via the (included) fuse socket connectors, and the FF310R (receiver) is used to track the wire through the interior panels, into the trunk (boot).
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