Hello. What's this then?

Post by **nicktennear** » 28 Nov 2010, 15:31

Any ideas? It's a lead just hanging down near the alternator. Has a pin plug on the end.

I only spotted it today after changing the HT leads.

Post by **R0B** » 28 Nov 2010, 15:36

some sort of diagnostics plug i believe.

Post by **nicktennear** » 28 Nov 2010, 15:42

I think I've seen these in use. Mechanic holds it, looks at the engine and says 'yeah, this engine's knackered mate.'

Post by **kevtherev** » 28 Nov 2010, 17:08

it just accurately gives the tester the rpm of the fly wheel

Post by **DiscoDave** » 28 Nov 2010, 22:10

And is used to locate TDC.

Post by **nicktennear** » 28 Nov 2010, 22:28

Is that top dead centre?

Post by **kevtherev** » 28 Nov 2010, 22:37

it is

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