Craftsman 161.210400 User Manual

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Craftsman 161.210400 Specifications

General

Model	161.210400
Category	Measuring Instruments
Type	Digital Caliper
Display	LCD
Units of Measure	Inches/Millimeters
Power Source	SR44 Battery

Summary

Sears Owners Manual

Craftsman Engine Analyzer Overview

General introduction to the engine analyzer for specific voltage systems.

Operating Instructions

Safety Rules

Essential safety precautions for using the engine analyzer.

Safe Automotive Testing Rules

Breaker Point Ignition System Connections

Electronic Ignition System Connections

Starting and Charging System Tests

Test 1: Starting and Cranking Voltage

Procedure for testing starting and cranking battery voltage.

Test 2: Starter Current Draw

Procedure for measuring starter current draw.

Starter Circuit Voltage Loss Test

Test 3: Starter Circuit Voltage Loss

Procedure for testing voltage drop in the starter circuit.

Charging System Voltage and Current Tests

Test 4: Charging System Voltage and Current

Procedure for testing charging system voltage and current.

Alternator and Battery System Tests

Test 5: Alternator Condition

Procedure for assessing the alternator's overall condition.

Test 6: Alternator Full Field

Procedure for testing the alternator at full field output.

Voltage Regulator and Battery Tests

Test 7: Voltage Regulator

Procedure for testing and adjusting the voltage regulator.

Test 8: Battery

Procedure for testing the vehicle battery condition.

Ohmmeter and Diode Tests

Test 9: Ohms Test Procedure

Procedure for using the ohmmeter function.

Alternator Rotor/Stator and Primary Coil Voltage

Test 10: Alternator Rotor and Stator

Test 11: Primary Coil Voltage

Procedure for checking primary coil voltage.

Breaker Point Resistance Test

Test 12: Breaker Point Resistance

Procedure for testing breaker point resistance.

Dwell Adjustment for Breaker Point Systems

Test 13: Dwell Adjustment Procedure

Procedure for adjusting dwell angle on breaker point systems.

Electronic Ignition Dwell Angle Tests

Test 15: Dwell Angle (Electronic Ignition)

Procedure for checking dwell angle on electronic ignition systems.

Ignition Timing and Advance Systems

Test 16: Initial Ignition Timing

Procedure for setting and checking initial ignition timing.

Test 17: Timing Advance Systems

Testing mechanical and vacuum advance systems.

Carburetor Mixture Adjustment

Test 18: Carburetor Mixture Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting carburetor air/fuel mixture.

Carburetor Adjustments and Solenoids

Test 19: Carburetor Curb Idle Speed

Procedure for adjusting the carburetor's curb idle speed.

Test 20: Throttle Solenoid Adjustments

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance Test

Test 23: Ignition Coil Primary Resistance

Procedure for testing ignition coil primary resistance.

Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance

Secondary Resistance Measurement

Procedure for testing ignition coil secondary resistance.

Ignition Cable Resistance Test

Test 24: Ignition Cable Resistance

Procedure for testing ignition cable resistance.

Ballast Resistor Test

Test 25: Ballast Resistor Test

American Motors Electronic Ignition System

Test 27: American Motors EI System

Chrysler Electronic Ignition System

Test 28: Chrysler EI System

Ford Electronic Ignition System

Test 29: Ford EI System

Delco HEI Ignition System (In-Cap Coil)

Test 30: Delco HEI (In-Cap Coil) System

Delco HEI Ignition System (Separate Coil)

Test 31: Delco HEI (Separate Coil) System

GM C-3/C-4 System (Computer Command Control)

Test 32: GM C-3/C-4 System Testing