Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

I picked these up today and thought I would share. The distributor testers show up from time to time but I have never seen a tune up unit like this one which is actually 4 removeable tester that could be swapped out for other units.

Before anyone asks, yes these will be for sale but the purpose of this post is to share something that others may not have had the chance to see. I imagine I will end up selling these locally due to the shipping hassles. It I get either of these units working(They may work as is), I will post videos if anyone is interested.


Thanks,

Jason

Distributor Tester:


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Engine Tester:

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Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

Yeah, I see the distributor machines come up from time to time, but haven't seen one of the engine testers since the 60's. By the early 70's everyone had gone to the scope and these were already outdated. Started turning wrenches for a living in 1971, and never saw one in use.

Cool pieces, even if a bit bulky.

Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

Thanks Lynn,

I personally think that us what makes these old units cool. They are true 50s-60s pieces that most have not seen in years and sometimes attract more attention that the cars around them.

Jason

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I agree.

What do the distributor machines normally bring in working condition?

Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

I have not done enough research to answer that question fully. I see restored units for sake around $2500 and untested ones at $500-$750.


Jason

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Cool items.
Condition & completeness is everything on these.
Yours look to have that,and that application dial is a big plus on your distributor tester.

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The Distributor Tester I have had them work as is. That is a simple machine,work wise.

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Late 1960's..

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A friend has one of the distributor machines that he still uses in his shop.
James

Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

I took this video of the distributor tester today. I thought I would post it here in case anyone wanted to see how these work.

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Jason

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Why would you test a Chevy distributor in the counterclockwise direction on a Sun Distributor Tester?

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It's the rare 'Aussie&quot; option for our brethern (and sistern? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img] ) down under! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/whistle.gif[/img]

Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

Ooops, I just hooked it up to show it spinning for the test. I was not paying attention to the direction.


Jason

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I don't blame you.Very nice item,that would've made me lose focus too.
You don't find many that can still turn as nicely as yours.

Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

I ended up deciding that shipping these was not a big deal and listed them on Ebay today. The reserve on the disributor machine is $1049 and the tune up machine is $549. I will post this in the classified section as well. I figured since I started this thread I might as well gice it closure.

Links to listings for anyone interested:



Sun Distributor Machine


Sun Tune Up Tester


Thanks,


Jason

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Good luck with the sale Jason, that is a neat piece.

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Thanks Mark,


Someone will end up with a cool machine.


Jason

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Jason, here is one of those in a museum in Escondido, CA called Deer Park Winery. My son, with a degree in Automotive Technology, is looking at it with great interest (like me looking at a stone tool in a museum):

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Re: Sun Distributor Tester & Engine Tune Up Units
 

Had the small Tach,Dwell,and Sun 920,only used once in ten years so for the room they took-up I sold them.