I bought a Snap On EECT900 power probe a couple of years back and it's amazing. You can set the probe to momentary,latched or pulsed and you can even set a maximum current.Being a power probe is about 10% of what it can do. It's not cheap by any stretch but the time it saves makes a massive difference. My lad bought a Massey 3080 which has a couple electronic units which can cause issues. A previous owner had spent a huge amount of time bypassing all the systems, cutting into wire and basically making a dogs dinner of it all simply because they didn't understand simple diagnostic process. A few hours laying on my back with probe and someone in the cab we were able to prove all the systems were ok and reinstate all the wiringand the ECU. Most of the issues were simply down to bad connections which could have been fixed in a few minutes and some sticky hydraulic valves. Sadly it seems to be a pretty common story that people who don't understand things bypass stuff and proclaim they've made it better, very common in the Land Rover world.
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I bought a Snap On EECT900 power probe a couple of years back and it's amazing. You can set the probe to momentary,latched or pulsed and you can even set a maximum current.Being a power probe is about 10% of what it can do. It's not cheap by any stretch but the time it saves makes a massive difference. My lad bought a Massey 3080 which has a couple electronic units which can cause issues. A previous owner had spent a huge amount of time bypassing all the systems, cutting into wire and basically making a dogs dinner of it all simply because they didn't understand simple diagnostic process. A few hours laying on my back with probe and someone in the cab we were able to prove all the systems were ok and reinstate all the wiringand the ECU. Most of the issues were simply down to bad connections which could have been fixed in a few minutes and some sticky hydraulic valves. Sadly it seems to be a pretty common story that people who don't understand things bypass stuff and proclaim they've made it better, very common in the Land Rover world.
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Evening Mick, if you're not particularly sure what to get start with a 10 / 20 quid standard model, that's what we use all day long.
Even a cheap ampermetric clamp, will measure volts and check continuity.
Even a cheap ampermetric clamp, will measure volts and check continuity.
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Been having a swot up as my cheap multimeter is on its way out. Those basic flukes are ok but as pointed out the 101 doesnt read current. These are a nicely specced meter and come with all the necessary bits
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Or for less money.
Ive put my money where my mouth is and ordered one. Will report back
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Ive put my money where my mouth is and ordered one. Will report back
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Crikey, those throttle pot kits aren't cheap are they
If you've got up to £75 to spend on a multimeter you'll get something decent. I've had a Fluke 87 for years (quite a lot more than £75!) and also a cheap £15 thing off ebay with some Chinesium name. The cheap thing might not be as accurate in the real world but it works just fine. I do occasionally connect them both up together onto a known voltage to check them (the Fluke gets certified every 12 months, the cheap one doesn't) and they always agree with other.
As others have said, a cheap thing will sort you out for now with your intended use
If you've got up to £75 to spend on a multimeter you'll get something decent. I've had a Fluke 87 for years (quite a lot more than £75!) and also a cheap £15 thing off ebay with some Chinesium name. The cheap thing might not be as accurate in the real world but it works just fine. I do occasionally connect them both up together onto a known voltage to check them (the Fluke gets certified every 12 months, the cheap one doesn't) and they always agree with other.As others have said, a cheap thing will sort you out for now with your intended use
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Crikey, those throttle pot kits aren't cheap are they
As others have said, a cheap thing will sort you out for now with your intended use
You’re right the kit isn’t cheap, but when there’s nothing else on the market where do you go? I’m hoping it’s the fuel or coolant sensor - I’ve ordered both just in case, £10 for coolant, £70 for fuel
Throttle pots have a hard life, they get baked by heat and they're not the most sturdy of things. Fuel / coolant sensors will also cause rough running / poor starting so definitely start with them as they're relatively cheap (you can test them with your multimeter as well incidentally).
Generic throttle pots are about a third of the price of that kit, but you'd have to knock up the adapters yourself?
Generic throttle pots are about a third of the price of that kit, but you'd have to knock up the adapters yourself?
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I googled colvern throttle position sensor
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I googled colvern throttle position sensor
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The colvern pots aren’t a direct replacement - you need to buy (or make) the adapter plate and spindle, which for someone armed with an anvil and hammer won’t end well…
if you get one of these you wont get it mixed up with peoples flukes on site 
edit - I dun changed it for the RMS one
Although I also like my AC/DC clamp meter , very handy indeed with 400A DC/AC contact less measurement.
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edit - I dun changed it for the RMS one
Although I also like my AC/DC clamp meter , very handy indeed with 400A DC/AC contact less measurement.
Stu
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Or for less money.
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Ive put my money where my mouth is and ordered one. Will report back
I have exactly the same model, along with a decent Fluke. I prefer The Mestek as it has a backlit display.
does it go beep when u put the probes in the current holes but select voltage measuring ?
Stu
It's always a good way of getting the old tickie ticker going a bit with the big flash , bang and the lights going out
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I would suggest one of the Uni-t meters. Good quality, well regarded & well priced. I bought mine from an electronics shop many years ago & it has served me well over the years. I think it was £25 at the time, an identical meter with Sealey Professional written on it was 4x the price!
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I found a genuine Lucas one, but £999.00 + VAT!
If that Lucas part number is correct then check this out:I found a genuine Lucas one, but £999.00 + VAT!
https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/lucas-seb201-73305-215sa-etc6443-throttle-pot-546-p.asp
I wonder if they have any in stock?
