Re: Multimeter

[Ajhsys@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/8/00 10:49:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fwp@ufl.edu 
writes:

<< My new 68B has several electrical problems that I need to correct. I plan 
to
 buy a multimeter ASAP! What features are a "must have" for MG electrical
 work? Anyone have a Sears Craftsman they like? I would like to keep the cost
 under $60. Thanks... >>

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All you really need is to be able to read voltage (all multitesters will read 
DC and AC in a variety of ranges) and resistance, which is called OHMs.  You 
can buy a decent enough meter for $10 at Harbor Freight and it will do 
everything you need to do for automotive electrical repairs.  Radio Shack has 
inexpensive meters too.

If you spend more, you will get increased range and some nice features like 
auto-ranging, so you don't have to pick what range of voltage you want to 
test.  A meter with a "beep" to signal continuity is handy for finding 
shorts.  (I left my shorts in the car, and was able to find them very quickly 
with my meter!)

Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport