T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

[Osage76]

The clymer manual specifically calls for ( on page 83) a test sequence that requires the use of a T8953 CD tester and a T8996 ignition tester (which includes a No. 22 trigger pulse detector load coil and MM-1 clip) and plug adapter T11237.

Boats.net has these items as OBSELETE. Does anyone know what the replacement testing units would be?

 

[maxum_man]

Re: T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

you might be looking for a PRV (Peak Reading Voltmeter). Not sure without looking at a manual, but you need one for testing certain ignition components. My manual says that a normal DVOM will not work, unless it has a setting for Peak Voltage Reading.

 

[Osage76]

Re: T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

you might be looking for a PRV (Peak Reading Voltmeter). Not sure without looking at a manual, but you need one for testing certain ignition components. My manual says that a normal DVOM will not work, unless it has a setting for Peak Voltage Reading.

Well I am using a uei dm383B multimeter that will display max reading.. But I suspect this is not the same thing.. Any body want to chime in? Should I get the DVM as described in the manual for 1984-1996 models or buy the Chrysler one noted above?

 

[pnwboat]

Re: T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

Here's a site that has all the test equipment. Pretty pricey stuff. Most trouble-shooting can be done without it by a process of elimination. Not always 100% accurate first time, but the cost of the test equipment is expensive.

http://www.cdielectronics.com/Products.aspx?Criteria=5

 

[Osage76]

Re: T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

I currently have a UEI Digital Multimeter model DM383B. http://www.ueitest.com/product-dm383b.html One of the great features is the MAX setting that will hold on display the max voltage during the test. My question is does this perform the same as a peak reading Multimeter or a DVA peak reading multimeter? If not can someone please explain the diffrence. Also I found an "adapter" that is supposed to turn any standard multimeter into a peak reading. http://www.maxrules.com/fixtools640.html
Would this matter on my multimeter as it already has the MAX function?

 

[pnwboat]

Re: T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

The max reading function would probably work but you would not get the same readings as stated in the trouble-shooting guides.

Here's a link that might be of value. Explains how to make one and what it's purpose is.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=371144

 

[bman1bpm]

Re: T8953 CD Tester, T8996 Ignition tester

my understanding is it is used to test just the CD box... make a post with your specific ignition problem and you probably can get away testing other components and ruling out the CD box.