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MODEL NO.
161.216300

INE ANALYZ
FOR 12 VOLT SYSTEMS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Caution:
SAFETY RULES
Read Rules For
Safe Operation
and Complete TUNE-UP PROCEDURES
Operating Test
Procedures REPAIR PARTS
Carefully

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 RULES FOR SAFE AUTOMOTIVE TESTING

WARNING -- READ CAREFULLY

Read this OperaUon Manual and these Rules for Safe
Automotive Testing carefully. Failure to follow instructions
and safety rules could result in sedous bodily injury and/or
damage to the Instrument.

1. Before starting the engine, set the parking brake and place the 7. Keep hands, hair, neckbe, loose clothing and test leads well
gear selector in NEUTRAL on standard transmissions and away from fan blades, fan belt, power steering belt, air con-
PARK on automatic transmiasionl, drtioner belt and other moving engine parts as serious injury
2. The carbon monoxide m exhaustgas is highly tOxiC To avoid Could result from entanglement.
asphyxiation, always operate vehicle in • well-ventilated ares, 8. Oo not tuch hot exhaust mamfotd, redactor or high-voltage
If vehicle ss tn an enclose_l area, exhaust should be routed spark plug and Cod terminals Spark voltages are not normally
directly to the outside vie leak-proof exhaust hose. lethal, but an involuntary lark of the hands or arms caused by
3 An automobile battery is capabfe of producing very high electrical shock may result =n,nJury.
currents Therefore, exercise reasonable care when working 9 Never look directly into carburetor throat whde engine _s
near the battery to avoid electrical connections through tools, cranking or running A sudden backfire can cause serious
wristwatch, etc burns.
4 Avoid contact with battery electrolyte Electrolyte can burn 10 To avoid the possibility of a flash fire, do not smoke or permit
holes m clothing, burn skin and cause permanent damage to flame or spark to occur near carburetor, fuel hne, fuel filter,
eyes Always wear splash-proof safety goggles when work=ng fuel pump or other potential sources of spdled gasoline or
around the battery tf battery electrolyte rs splashed m the eyes gasottne vapors
or on skin. immediately flush the affected area Ior 15 minutes
1! Naver remove radlator cap while the engme ts hot, Hot coolant
with targe quanhhes of clean water; m case of eye contact, seek escaping under pressure can cause serious burns.
medical atd immediately
12 The jack supphed with the vehicle should be used onty for
5. The gases generated by a charging battery are highly explo-
changing wheels. Never crawl under car or run engine while
sive Do not smoke or permit flame or spark Io occur near a
vehicle is on jack.
battery at any hme, particularly when _t =scharging. Any room
13. When mak=ng electrical test connect=ons to the vehicle, do nol
or compartment containing charging batteries should be
well ventilated to prevent accumulation of exploswe gases To usa the carburetor or other fuel system components as a
avoid sparks, do not disturb the baltery charger connections ground connection, as a spark could _gn=te the gasoline vapors
while battery is charging, and always turn charger off before and cause a fire or an explosion

disconnecting the battery chps When removing or recon- 14 Do not let test cables rest or tall on or near hot or mowng
necting battery cables, make sure =gnition switch and all engine parts,
accessories are turned off A techmque used by many
15 Use cauhon when d=sconnectmg rgmhon cables Pull cables
mechanics _s to carefully blow across the top of the baltery
carefully at the boot w_th the pr'oper tool
to remove any hydrogen gas accumulation before connechng
or disconnecting battery clips

6. Never add acid to a battery once the battery has been placed =n
service; doing so may result _n dangerous spattering of
electrolyte.

IMPORTANT
THIS MANUAL PRESENTS COMPLETE HOOKUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SEARS 161.2163 ENGINE ANALYZER. IT ALSO
DESCRIBES MANY OF THE TESTS THAT THIS INSTRUMENT IS CAPABLE OF PERFORMING AS WELL AS WHEN THEY
SHOULD BE USED BASED ON VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, TUNE-UP OR TROUBLE ENCOUNTERED. CONSULT YOUR
VEHICLE SERVICE MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC TUNE-UP INFORMATION AND TEST PROCEDURES. FOLLOW THE
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING DWELL ANGLE AND IDLE SPEED,
ESPECIALLY ON VEHICLES WITH MODERN ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND EMISSION CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE A VEHICLE WITHOUT THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS,

VEHICLE MANUAL, SOURCES FOR SERVICE INFORMATION.

The following is a tiStof publishers who have service manuals for your specific vehicle at nominal cost.
Write to them for availability and prices, specifying the make, style, and model year of your vehrcle.
Amedcan Molora Corporallon Buick OTHER SOURCES - Nonfactory
Myr=ad Tuar Company
8835 General Drive Domestic and Impod Cart
Post Office Box 354
Plymouth Township Chdton Book Company
Fhnt, M_chigan 48501
M_ch_gan 48170 ChHton Way
Oldsmobile Radnor, PA 19089
Ch ry$1er Corporation Lansing L=thographers
Dyment D_Stnbution Service Cordura Publications
Post Office Box 23188
Service Publication M_tchell Manuals, Inc.
Lansing. Michigan 48909
20026 Progress Drive Post Office Box 26260
Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac
Strongevdle, Ohio 44136 San Diego, CA 92128
Helm incorporated
Fgcd Publication Department Post Office Box 07130 Motor's Auto Repair Manual
Hblm Incorporated Hearst Company
Detroit, Michigan 48207
Post Office Box 07150 250 W 55th Street
Detroit, Michigan 48207 New Yo_k, N Y 10019
 ENGINE ANALYZER Q ANGE SELECTOR
This selects the Dwell or Points/Low Volts lunctions
CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS,
AND ACCESSORIES of the analyzer, as well as the 0-1200 or 0-6000 RPM
ranges.
(_ BATTERY LEAD
DESCRIPTION. The Model 161.2163 Engine
The Red clip is connected to the positive (+) battery
Analyzer has a clearly labeled meter and controls as
terminal, and the Black clip is connected to a clean,
shown in the Master Hookup diagram, Figure 1 below.
secure engine ground. For safety reasons, do not use
the negative (-) battery terminal or any fuel system
QMETER
components for ground connections. Vapors or
This meter displays the following scares:
gasses in these areas can cause an explosion if a
• RPM 0-6000 spark occurs during connection. The Red and Black
0.1200 clips should be connected as shown for all tests.
= Volts 0-16 (_ DWELLiRPM/C-3/POINTS/LOW VOLTS LEAD
• Dwell 0-45 degrees (8 cylinder) The Green clip is used for measuring Dwetl, RPM,
0-90 degrees (4 cylinder) General Motors C-3 Mixture Control Solenoid Duty
0-60 degrees (6 cylinder) Cycle, Points Resfstance, and Low Volts. For Dwell,
GM C_3 system Mixture Control RPM and Points Resistance testing, connect this
Duty Cycle Solenoid also uses the clip to the negative (-) side of the ignition coi! in Figure
0-60 degrees scale. i and 3 through 10, Connections for other tests will be
• Low Volts 0-3.2 * shown and described in specific test procedures.
• Points OK/Bad/Open Q AMPS LEAD AND SHUNT
• Amps 0-!00 The Amps Lead and shunt are used for measuring
Q ETER ZERO ADJUSTER alternator output. To maintain simplicity in overall
Before connecting any leads to the engine, rotate the analyzer usage, connect this lead only when measur-
adjuster slowly with a screwdriver until the pointer ing alternator output, page 7, "AMP LEAD AND
is on zero, SHUNT HOOKUP REQUIREMENT"
@ FUNCT1ON SELECTOR
This selects the Volts, Amps, Dwell/Points, and 4, 6, or
8 cytinder RPM functions of the analyzer.

GREEN STEP 9

ALTERNATOR STEPS 2 --S

OUTPUT W!RE

REFER TO "AMP LEAD AND SHUNT HOOKUP

COIL BATTERY
REQUIREMENT" SECTION, STEPS AS
DISTRIBUTOR INDICATED, PAGE 7

Sears 161.2163 Master Hookup Diagram

FIGURE 1
 1+ GM HEI ADAPTOR
The GM HEt Adaptor is used to provide Connection to
the "TACH" terminal on GM HEt systems. See Figure 7
for typical installation.
2+ GM DIAGNOSTIC ADAPTOR
The GM Diagnostic Adaptor is used to make con-
nection to vehicles equipped with the GM Diagnostic
Connector, (1976 - 1982). It is also used'to make con-
nection to Toyota vehicles which use the tlA (Inte-
grated Ignition Assembly). See Figures 9 and 10 for
installatiOn.
3. FORD COIL CLIP
The Ford Coil Clip is used for ignition systems which
have booted ignition coil connectiOnS. See Figure 4
ACCESSORIES for installation,

FIGURE 2

PRIMARY TACH CONNECTIONS

TO
BALLAST
GREEN CLIP GREEN
CLIP
BAT.)

COIL

CONTROL UNIT

TO CONTROL UNIT

PRIMARY TACH CONNECTION -- GREEN Clip

At! Chrysler Corporation Electronic ignition, PRIMARY TACH CONNECTION -- GREEN Clip
,6 & 8 Cylinder shown 1972 - 1985 Ford Solid State & DuraSpark Systems 1975 • 1985
+ FIGURE 3 FIGURE $
............................. ,,,,r,,

TO IGN.
SWITCH .TO DIST,

GREEN___

INCLUDED
ADAPTER ]

PRIMARY TACH/DWELL CONNECTION _ GREEN Clip

1974 Ford Electronic and All PRIMARY TACH CONNECTION -- GREEN Clip
Breaker Potnls Ignition Systems FOrd TFI Systems 1981 - 1985
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 6
 -)TOIGNITION
SWITCH
DELCO HEI
WITH
INTEGRAL
COIL

INSERT
DIAGNOSTIC
ADAPTER

AOAPTER

PRIMARY TACH CONNECTION _ GREEN Clip

l _'. _,._ REMOVE
CAP FROM
Delco HEr 1974. 1985 GREEN TACH TEST
CONNECTOR
FIGURE 7

PRIMARY TACH CONNECTION _ GREEN Clip

Toyota IIA (Integraled Ignition Assembly) 1983 - 1985

F}GURE t0

Note: This is NOT a Tach Connection polnl.

DWELL CONNECTOR (GREEN)

PRIMARY TACH CONNECTION -- GREEN Clip

Delco HE! i974- 1985 External Coil

FIGURE a

SPADE
GREEN TERMINAL
CLIP ADAPTER

GM C3
PRIMARY TA(_H CONNECTION _ GREEN Clip / (Computer Command Control)
GM Dia_lnosfic Conneclor and I Pertormance Check ONLY
Delco HEI Syslems !976 - 1982 GREEN CLIP or Ground Jumper _ See Vehicle Service Manual

FIGURE 9 _:IGURE 11
 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM-- E. Check the alternator/generator output rating as listed
on its color-coded tag or _tamped on the alternator/
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
generator frame. Forexample, 60A or IOOAindicates a
60 Ampere or 100 Ampere alternator/generator. This
INTRODUCTION. Before performing any electrical
rating should equal or exceed the manufacturer's
system tests, carefully read the following information.
specification for the vehicle as equipped. An alter-
These checks will help you to identify the more common
nator/generator which is elect[ically too small for the
electrical system problems and will serve as a general
vehicle cannot charge a battery when the vehicle is
guide formaking electrical system tests.
run under heavy electrically loaded conditions (lights,
HI fan, air conditioning et¢.) The result.could be a NO
VEHICLE CHECKS.
Crank/Start condition after prolonged operation
A, CONSULT THE VEHICLE MANUAL OF THE under heavy electrical load conditions,
VEHICLE BEING TESTED FOR SPECIFIC VOLT- F. Electrical specifications are generally given for an
AGE AND CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST engine which is at normal operating temperature, tf
PROCEDURES. the ehgine is cold and will start; operate the engine
at idle speed for at least 10 minutes before making any
B, Check the fan belt; tension it according to the manu- tests or until it is fully warm (upper radiator hose is
facturer's specifications. hot). If the engine wil! not start and the cranking
system tests must be made on a cold engine, cranking
C, Check the generator or alternator pulley and mount- voltage may be slightly lower than specificationsstate.
ing bolts. They should be tight. Make sure that the
charging and cranking system wiring and the battery
CRANKING VOLTAGE AND BATTERY CONDITION
cables are in good condition and that connections
are clean and tight. Make sure that the battery is clean If the engine cranks slowly or not at afl, the battery,
and that the liquid level in each cell is above the plates cranking motor, and associated wiring may be at fault.
on vent-cap style batteries or that the green "eye" is Check the cranking voltage as indicated below.
visible on maintenance-free batteries,
1. Connect the analyzer to the vehicle as shown in Figure
g.
Check the "CCA" (Cold Cranking Amps) rating of the 1, and 3 through !0. The AMP LEAD AND SHUNT
vehicle battery, often listed on the battery. This hookup is not necessary for this test.
number should equal or exceed the specification 2. Disable the engine from starting as explained in your
given by the manufacturer for the vehicle's engine. vehicte service manual, See Figure 13.
If the battery capacity is too small, a cord engine may 3 Function Selector- Volts
crank slowly or not at all on very cold days. If speci- 4_ Crank the engine while observing the 16 volt scale on
fications are not available, the following method may the analyzer,
be used to determine the recommended battery 5. Normal Result- 9.6 volts or more at 70 ° F. Voltage will
capacity:_ drop slightly as temperature decreases.
8 CYLINDER ENGINES, The cubic inch displace- 6. If the results are significantly out of specification
ment (CID -- not liters) equals the Cold Cranking consuit your vehicle service manual for further
Amp requirement. For e _ample, a 350 cubic inch diagnosis.
displacement engine equals a 350 CCA minimum. 7. If battery voltage remains abnormally high (above
For cold climates, add 20% of the cubic inch dis- approximately 10.5 volts) on a slow or no cranking
ptacement to the CCA. Therefore, 350 x .2 (20%) = engine, the problem may be loose or corroded
70, 350 + 70 = 420. A 420 CCA or greater rated connection(s) in the cranking circuit. Follow the pro-
battery should be uSed. cedure described below.
• 6 CYLINDER ENGINES. Calculate the Cubic inch
displacement per cylinder and multiply by 8. For
example a 231 cubic inch displacement 6 cylinder
engine = 38.5 cubic inch displacement per cylinder,
Then, 38,5 x 8 = 308 CCA minimum, For cold cli-
mates, add 20% of the adjusted cubic inch displace-
ment to the CCA. Therefore, 308 x .2 (20%) = 62.
308 + 62 = 370. A 370 CCA battery or greater should
be used.
• 4 CYLINDER ENGINES. Multiply the cubic inch
displacement of the engine by 2. For example, a
t51 cubic inch displacement engine x 2 = 302 CCA.
For cold climates, add 20% of the adjusted cubic
inch displacement to the CCA. Therefore, 302 x .2
20% = 60. 302 + 60 = 362. A 362 CCA or greater rated
CRANKING CIRCUIT VOLTAGE LOSS TEST, CHARGINL_ _Y_ 1_M VUL i/_L_I;:

THE CRANK1NG CIRCUIT VOLTAGE LOSS TEST It is the function of the charging system to keep the battery
checks for voltage losses in the cranking system, charged when the engine is running and to power the
1. Perform the instructions listed under "Electrical rest of the vehicle's electrical load requirement (ignition,
System -- Preliminary Checks," lights, fan, etc), If this system fails, the result will be a
2. Disable the engine from starting as explained in your discharged or possibly"dead" battery.
vehicle service manual. See Figure 13. !. Connect the analyzer to the vehicle as shownin Figure
3. Function Selector - Dwell/Points !, and 3 through !0, The AMP LEAD AND SHUNT
4. Range Selector - Points/Low Volts hookup is not necessary,
2. Function Selector - Volts
5. Use the Green and Black clipswhile referring to Figure
12. Connect the clips alternately between 1 and 2, 3. Start the engine and allow it to warm to normal oper-
2 and 3, 4 and 5, 4 and 6, 6 and 7, 7 and 8, 7 and 9", ating temperature. Operate it at curb idle.
8 and 9, and 8 and !0, Record the results at each point 4. With all accessories off observe the 16 volt scale on
as read on the 3.2 volt scale of the meter with the the analyzer.
engine cranking. 5. Normal Result - 13.2 to 15.2 volts or as specified in the
6. if the meter reads backwards (left of zero) during vehicle service manual,
testing, reverse the Green and Black clip connections. 6, Function Selector - RPM, 4, 6, or 8 cylinder to match
engine under test.
7. During this test, no reading should be higher than
0.2 volt. 7. Range Selector - O_Y_)O0 RPM
8. To restart the engine, reverse the "Disabling Pro* 8. Select a step on the fast idle cam which will maintain
cedure." engine speed between t800 and 2800 RPM, or have
9, If any reading is significantly higher than 0.2 volts," 'an assistant hold engine speed in this range, Hold this
check the cable or connections involved. Clean and speed through Step 12,
9, Function Selector - Volts {
tighten the connections. Replace broken, cracked or
corroded parts when needed. 10. Observe the 16 volt scale on the analyzer. The voltage
should not have changed from Step 5 more than about
.5 volts,
" The reading between 7 and 9, the starter solenoid 11. Load the electrical system by turning on the lights,
voltage drop, may be a little h{gher than 0.2 volts and HI fan, and wipers.
be satisfactory. Refer to your vehicle manua! for 12. Observe the 16 volt scale on the analyzer, Voltage_
specifications. should not drop below about 13.0 volts,

NOTE

This is a representative sample of one type of cranking circuit,

Cranking Circuit Voltage Loss, Typical Circuit Your vehicle may use a difle_en_ (_iTcuit with dif|erent com-
F|GURE 12 ponents or locations,
13. Shut off all accessories, return the engine to curb MISCELLANEOUS VOLTAGE TESTS
idle, and shut it off. This analyzer can perform many of the voltage tests called
14. If the results obtained in Steps 5, 10, or 12 are signifi - out in the vehicle service mandal, such as voltages at
cantly different from those shown or vehicle service lamp sockets, motors, solenoids and relays.
manual values, further diagnosis may be required: 1. To measure voltage on the 16 volt scale:
see your vehicle service manual. + Function Selector - Volts
/

AMP LEAD AND SHUNT HOOKUP REQUIREMENT + Red clip * positive (+)
t Black clip - negative (-) ground
If the results obtained in the CHARGING SYSTEM 2. To measure voltage on the 3.2 volt scale:
VOLTAGE Test indicated a problem with the charging • Function Selector - Dwell/Points
system, it may be necessary to measure the alternator • Range Selector - Points/Low Volts
output current to determine if the alternator is functioning • Green clip + positive (+)
properly. To do this, follow the test procedure as outlined • Black clip - Negative (-) ground
in your vehicle service manual; since the procedure is
unique to each vehicle, NOTE
To use the 2163 Sears Analyzer for the alternator output
The voltmeter functions of this instrument can be used
test, the following procedure describes the method of
connecting the current shunt to the charging system. anywhere the vehicle service manual calls for voltage
measurement except in those applications which call
1, Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the alternator output wire(s) from the output for 10 Megohm input impedance or a digital voltmeter.
i,,,,.,, '
terminal of the alternator.
IGNITION SYSTEM TESTS
3, Connect the removed wire(s) to the shunt as shown in
1. Primary Coil Voltage
Figure 1, using #!0-32 x Vzto _Y4"hardware as shown.
(a) if the engine cranks normally, but does not start,
4, Attach the slotted end of the shunt,to the alternator
a low voltage (or no voltage) may be measured at
output terminal.
5, Make sure all connections are clean and tight and that the coil primary (+ terminal), Look for poor (or no)
NO PART OF THE SHUNT OR CONNECTIONS ARE connection to the ignition Switch, wiring harness,
TOUCHING VEHICLE GROUND. or (bulkhead) connectors,
(b) If the engine starts, but dies immediately upon
6+ Re-connect the negative (-) battery cable.
7. Connect the remainder of the analyzer's leads to the releasing the key, the ballast resistor may beopen
(or changed value). A fqll explanation for trouble-
vehicle as shown in Figures 1, and 3 through i0.
shooting this problem will be found in your vehicfe
8. Function Selector- Amps
service manual.
9. Perform the following steps to assure that the shunt is
2, Breaker Point Resistance Test (Breaker Point Systems
connected to the Amp Lead in the proper polarity.
Only),
1. Engine off.
2. Function Selector- Volts Visually check the breaker point and associated wiring
and connections. Check to see that the lead from the
3. ObserVe the reading on the 16 volt scale of the
distributor to the Negative (+) terminal of the ignition
analyzer,
cotl is not damaged (nicked insulation etc.), Remove
4. Start the engine. Wait a few moments and observe
the distributor cap and inspect the breaker points,
the reading on the 16 volt scare. If it is higher than
Properly adjusted breaker points become light gray
Step 3, go to "A" below. !f it is lower than Step 3, go
to "B" below. in color in normal use. If they are blued, blackened
or pitted, they have exceeded their normal _ife,
"A" FunctiOn Selector - Amps, Observe the meter
(a) To prevent the engine from starting, disable the
pointer movement. If it is above the "O" at the left
ignition system by grounding the coil tower wire
hand side of the meter scale, polarity is correct. If it as shown below.
deflects below "O", shut off the engine and reverse
the "slip on" connections at the shunt. Be careful
not to let pliers or Shunt touch ground when re-
versing these connections.
"B" Function Selector - Amps, Observe the meter
pointer movement, If it is below the "O +'at the left
hand side of the meter scale, polarity is correct.
If it is above the "O", shut off the engine and
reverse the "3fip on" connections at the shunt. Be
careful not to let pliers or shunt touch ground when
reversing these connections. ENGINE
10. Perform the charging system test procedure as GROUND
described in your vehicle service manual. Switch Disabling Procedure,
Breaker Point Ignllion System
the Function and Range Selectors to obtain other Ct_t IDC 4
 to) L;onnect [ne analyzer to the vehicle as shown in (e) It dwelt is within specification no adjustment is
Figures 1 and 4. necessary.
(c) Function Selector - Dwell/Points ,, ........ ,,

(d) Range Selector - Points/Low Volts

NOTE

NOTE There is a direct relationship between dwell end timing.

However, it is onlya one way relationship.If you change
When testing a vehicle with dual points, alternately the dwell angle of the breaker points, you will auto-
block one set of points open with a piece of insulating matically change the ignition timing. Changing the
material while the other set is being tested.
timing, though, has no effect on the dwell angle. FOR
THIS REASON, IT tS IMPORTANT TO RE-CHECK
(e) Turn the ignition key to the ON position. If the THE TIMING WHENEVER THE DWELL ANGLE HAS
meter reads OPEN on the points scale, crank the BEEN ADJUSTED.
engine a fraction of a revolution at a time until
the meter reads in the left hand area of the scale. DWELL ADJUSTMENT -
(f) The points are now closed. CONVENTIONAL BREAKER POINT SYSTEMS
A reading in the OK zone of the points scale indJ*
On GM distributors with a small metal slide cover, lift the
cares that the breaker points and associated
cover and insert a W' Allen wrench in the adjusting screw
wiring are in good condition. The Analyzer may
socket and adjust the dwell by turning the wrench, as
indicate high point resistance on a new set of
shown in Figure 14.
points until they have been run tn the vehicle for i .... ,,,,, ,

a few miles and have been properly seated. This

condition may be ignored as long as any defects
discovered during the previous visual check have
been corrected.
(g) A reading in the BAD zone of the points scale may
indicate defective points or any of the following
WINDOW
faults may exist:
• Poor distributor ground
• Poor connection on the primary lead from the I18" ALLEN
WRENCH
distributor to the ignition coil
= Defective distributor pigtail lead
= Misaligned points
• Poor points/plate ground inside distributor
Correct the defect and repeat the test, ADJUSTMENT SCREW

, Dwell Test And Adjustment (Breaker Point Systems ., Ii

Only or Transistorized Systems which Use Breaker
Points).
Before performing the DWELL TEST AND ADJUST-
MENT PROCEDURE, read the vehicle emission con- TYPICAL GENERAL MOTORS
BREAKER-POINTS DISTRIBUTOR
trol label or the vehicle service manual to determine
what should be done with the vacuum hoses con- FIGURE !4

nected to the distributor and the various advance/

retard solenoids. Most often, the vacuum hose must On Ford, Chrysler, American Motors and other distributors
be disconnected from the distributor and the end not equipped with a small metal access slide cover, per-
plugged with a plastic golf "tee" or other plug. form the following steps while referring to Figure 15,
(a) Connect the analyzer to the vehicle as shown in 1. Remove coi! wire from center tower of distributor cap
Figures 1 and 4. and ground the wire bY connecting the loose end to
(b) Function Selector - Dwell/Points the engine or frame.
(c) Range Selector - Dwell 2. Remove the distributor cap and rotor.
(d) Start the engine and allow it to warm up (upper 3. Connect a remote starter switch to the vehicle or have
radiator hose hot), an assistant crank the engine for you,
Operate the #ngine at curb idle OR the RPM 4. With ignition switch ON and engine cranking observe
specified by the vehicle emission control label or reading on the Dwell scale.
the vehicle service manual for measuring dwell. 5. To adjust Dwelt, loosen the locking screw slightlyand
Check the RPM by switching the FUNCTION adjust the point gap with a feeler gauge according to
SELECTOR to, the appropriate RPM position to the procedure outlined in the vehicle service manual.
match the vehicle engine under test, Return the After adjustment, tighten lOcking screw, and recheck
Function Selector to Dwell and observe the dwell while cranking engine. Repeat procedure if
correct dwell scale. necessary. (Figure 15),
6. Reassemble distributorand recheckdwellreading Getector a5 follows:

withengineoperatingatidlespeed. A. For RPM measurement,

Repeatsteps5 and6if necessary. * Function Selector - RPM (4, 6, or 8 cylinder to
match the engine under test)
e Range Selector- 0-1200 for idle RPM
0-6000 for High RPM
B, For MiC So{enoid dwell measurement,
Function Selector- Dwell/Points
Range Selector - Dwell
3, Follow the test procedures as outlined in your vehicle
service manual,
AU
Slotted Hole
ENGINE RPM MEASUREMENT
Locking Screw- 1, Connect the analyzer to the vehicle as shown in
Figures 1, and 3 through 10.
2. Function Selector - 4, 6, or 8 cylinder RPM position
tO match the vehicle under test.
3. Range Selector - 0-1200 or 0-6000 depending on the
engine speed to be measured.
4. Carburetor Adjustments _ There are several adjust-
ments which should be checked as part of a per=
formance tuneup, Those which require engine RPM
monitoring are:
= Curb idle
Dwelt Ad
• E_aseIdle
(All except IDelco*Remy Sliding Window Dislrlbutors)
FIGURE 15 • Solenoid controlled Idle
• Fast Idle
Your vehicle will likely have some combination of
DWELL VARIATION TEST
these adjustments, Proper adjustment of these
settings isa requirement for gOodengine performance
. Follow the introductory paragraph and Steps a,
and drivability.
through c, of Dwell Test and Adjustment, page 8. 5. Fuel tnjection Adjustments - Some fuel injection
2. Start the engine and increase the engine speed from
systems have a minimum and maximum authority
idle to about 1500 RPM and note the dwelt angle.
adjustment which should be checked during routine
Return the engine speed to idle and again note the
performance tuneup or whenever idle problems are
dwell angle; If the difference between the two dwetl encountered,
angle readings is more than 3 degrees, check for 6, Miscellaneous Engine Tests - Many of the test pro-
excessive wear in the breaker point plate and coup s
cedures in your vehicle service manual require the
ILngs or excessive wear in the distributor shaft gear engine to run at a specific RPM during the test. Your
and bushings. instrument provides excellent monitoring capabilities
for this purpose,
FUEL SYSTEM TESTS

General Motors C-3 (Computer Command Control)

Mixture Control Solenoid Dwelt- (Carburetor
equipped vehiclesonly), The G M C-3 system controls
Air/Fue! ratio with a mixture control solenoid in the
carburetor, The basic system performance check of
this systemrequireschecking the duty cycle or"dwell"
of the M/C solenoid, Note that regardless of the
number of cylinders in the engine, the "dwell" reading
is always read on the 6 cylinder dwell scale.

, Connect the analyzer to the vehicle as shown in

Figures 1,7, 8, 9, and 11. Note that the Green Clip wili
have to be moved from the RPM connection point
(Figures 7, 8. and 9) to the MiC Solenoid connector
(Figure 11) during the test procedure when either
RPM or Dwell measurement iSspecified. It will also be
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KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

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1 i000-252 Ampere shunt

2 38-728 Cable Assembly, Ampere shunt
3 38-729 Cable Assembly, Green Clip
4 400-861 Case, bottom
5 270-117 Screw, Case Self-tap. #6-20 x 1"
6 38-727 Cable Assembly, Red and Black clip
7 !-1065 Switch Decal
8 210-105 Flat Washer 3/8 I.D,
9 290-102 Nut -Hex. 3/8-32
10 450-128 Knob-Selector
11 _ 450-133 Cap, Glamour
12 1-1064 Meter Decal
i3 400-859 Window (Glass)
14 , 1000-425 Ignition Adapter Kit
2-168302 Instruction Manual (not illustrated)

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owners ENGINE
manual ANALYZER

Now that you have purchased your

ENGINE ANALYZERt should a need ever exist
for repair parts or servicer simply contact any
Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to pro-
vide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

The model number of your ENGINE ANALYZER

can be found on the front of the instrument.

MODEL NO.
161.216300

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS

GtVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION'

• PART NUMBER • PART DESCRIPTION

• MODEL NUMBER • NAME OF ITEM

All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears

HOW TO ORDER Service Center and most Sears stores,
REPAIR PARTS
if the parts you need are not stocked locally, your
order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears
Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

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