On mine, the dark section is the dwell. My machine also has a dwell meter. The meter won't show a worn cam or bent shaft clearly, it might wobble if you are lucky. The main scale will show you exactly the dwell for each cylinder which should be equal if the distributor is in good condition.
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On mine, the dark section is the dwell. My machine also has a dwell meter. The meter won't show a worn cam or bent shaft clearly, it might wobble if you are lucky. The main scale will show you exactly the dwell for each cylinder which should be equal if the distributor is in good condition.
Yes I understand this. The question is what is the difference in the measurement method that results in the different display?
But I think I figuredit out :
Probably the machine that flashing the arrows will receive the signal from the secondary circuit of the ignition, just like a stroboscope timing light which flashing only one moment.
On the other hand the flashing arcs sourced from the primary circuit.
Now I have to figure out which path I will choose
Should I use the circuit from a timing light and put its light to the rotating degree-wheel or measure the primary circuit ?
Edited by gaspen, Today, 08:28 AM.
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