Vintage Engine Analyzer

Barnyard

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I picked up this old analyzer yesterday. I tried to use it on one of my Cubs this morning, but I kept getting error messages say it was out of paper. Does anybody know if modern copy paper will work with this?

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Barnyard":1r0e7gfu said:
I picked up this old analyzer yesterday. I tried to use it on one of my Cubs this morning, but I kept getting error messages say it was out of paper. Does anybody know if modern copy paper will work with this?

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:headbang :headbang :headbang
 
Yes modern copy paper should work fine and it does appear you are out.
I believe the leads are hooked up wrong though for a 6v positive ground analyzer, hopefully you didn't fry it.
 
Barnyard":3b9i7cb3 said:
I picked up this old analyzer yesterday. I tried to use it on one of my Cubs this morning, but I kept getting error messages say it was out of paper. Does anybody know if modern copy paper will work with this?

indy61":3b9i7cb3 said:
Yes modern copy paper should work fine and it does appear you are out.
I believe the leads are hooked up wrong though for a 6v positive ground analyzer, hopefully you didn't fry it.

Don't want to contradict you, indy, but I'm fairly certain that's a manual analyzer, not electric. Crank, uh, I mean, just tap to start/stop. The good thing is that you can walk away for a beverage and not worry about leaving it on... :mrgreen:
 
Clearly, it tried to print the issue found.
Error Code PO104 - Intake Airflow Blocked by Soup Can.

Next time, be sure the paper is installed prior to analysis!
 
Copy paper will work. But you will need a new ink cartridge - - err. ribbon.

Those analyzers are a bit temperamental but will function properly with an operator attitude and head space adjustment.
 
It is pretty helpful to have a pocket calculator to interpret the readings from a manual engine analyzer. Here are a couple manual calculators that don't require electricity.
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The second is a later design, a deluxe model with memory.
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