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Hi All,
I have found that a few of my most convenient Healey tools are either created by me or modified for greater convenience. I was wondering what tools others had created or just found convenient.
To start the ball rolling, I recently posted a description of the additions I created to extend the flexibility of my $19 multi-meter gauge (Austin Healey will not turn over). Although the extensions were very easy to create, they greatly enhanced the convenience and usefulness of my multi-meter when performing such tasks as electrical fault diagnosis or voltage drop tests.
As you can see, the modification consists of cutting the original probe lines and reattaching them with spade connectors. By creating a few wire extensions, with alligator or spades at the far ends, you can mix and match to get the right combination of length, probe, or alligator for your task.
To further the gauge’s flexibility, and with a power socket already installed on my Neg-ground electrical system, I cut up an old phone power plug to use as a gauge attachment and was able to monitor the voltage performance of my alternator. This was a major advantage in finding a no-noise fan belt slip that only happened when the engine was hot and at least 2 appliances (wipers, blower motor, headlights, etc) were functioning.
Hope my modification helps someone and I look forward to hearing what other have come up with.
All the best,
Ray (64BJ8P1)
I have found that a few of my most convenient Healey tools are either created by me or modified for greater convenience. I was wondering what tools others had created or just found convenient.
To start the ball rolling, I recently posted a description of the additions I created to extend the flexibility of my $19 multi-meter gauge (Austin Healey will not turn over). Although the extensions were very easy to create, they greatly enhanced the convenience and usefulness of my multi-meter when performing such tasks as electrical fault diagnosis or voltage drop tests.
As you can see, the modification consists of cutting the original probe lines and reattaching them with spade connectors. By creating a few wire extensions, with alligator or spades at the far ends, you can mix and match to get the right combination of length, probe, or alligator for your task.
To further the gauge’s flexibility, and with a power socket already installed on my Neg-ground electrical system, I cut up an old phone power plug to use as a gauge attachment and was able to monitor the voltage performance of my alternator. This was a major advantage in finding a no-noise fan belt slip that only happened when the engine was hot and at least 2 appliances (wipers, blower motor, headlights, etc) were functioning.
Hope my modification helps someone and I look forward to hearing what other have come up with.
All the best,
Ray (64BJ8P1)
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