Which ignition tester

[steviecops]

Hi<br />Could anyone tell me what is the best "tester" to test the various ignition components on outboards?<br /><br />I've seen one or two merc-o-tronic testers on ebay in the past, and my OMC manuals suggest a Stevens tester, but would a motor cycle ignition tester do the same job?<br /><br />There is one on ebay that looks like it might be alright, Look here , would this do the job?<br /><br />If not, how much do the proper testers cost?<br /><br />Thanks in advance<br />Steve

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Which ignition tester

what are you trying to test? in the proper hands a stevens cd-77 and the s48 spark tester will do almost any ign system good luck and keep posting PS the key is to understand what excites the trons and where do they go

 

[steviecops]

Re: Which ignition tester

Thanks rodbolt.<br />I just wanted to get something that would test most parts, like charge and sensor coils, powerpacks, ignition coils, etc.<br /><br />Thanks to this forum, I've made a hobby out of fixing up old non runners and I thought that being able to test these parts, rather than just replacing them, would save me some money!<br /><br />I suppose I really should try to learn a lot more about the electrics side of things, but can't find any books that are comprehensive enough. Even the manuals I've got just show how to do the tests, they don't really explain how it all works.<br /><br />(BTW, would that motorcycle tester work?)<br /><br />Thanks again<br />Steve

 

[bernieb]

Re: Which ignition tester

Steviecops ,start with the basic electronic courses......it tends to grow on you. try this site that the pros here talk about.http://www.stevensinstrument.com/cd77_xtras.htm

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Which ignition tester

To see what is available, contact the following folks and ask for a marine tool catalog. The website can also be viewed.<br /><br />www.precisionmfgsales.com<br /><br />also contact www.rapair.com for CDI info and testing, and www.am-tech.org for marine training info.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Which ignition tester

arco products makes a really nice electrical manual as well. one of the manuals that I used extensively was an old MOTORS chassis and electrical. remember trons are trons and it does not matter what the application or location of manufacture. trons behave the same.the ignition in your car and bike works with the exact same principle. the largest difference is the shape of the components and the control circuits.<br /> but in the end its all about collapsing a magnetic field at the proper time<br /> good luck and keep posting

 

[steviecops]

Re: Which ignition tester

Thanks for all the info. I'll have a read up using the links later on.<br /><br /><br />Thanks a lot.<br />Steve