Sun Electronics Ignition Simulator.....any value?

[dinofish]

Hi all, my father owned an independent auto repair business. Upon the closure of the shop, I found this Sun Electronics Ignition Simulator. When plugged in, it simulates the firing of the spark plugs. How was this used? As a training tool? As a marketing tool? Is there any value to this piece of equipment?

Thanks for any input.

 

[rust in the eye]

Its a training tool. All those toggle switches allow you to simulate various failures in each system.
I don't see much value as training tool even aside it's obsolescence. While you could observe spark on this device you cannot in a running engine.
I'm sure it has some collector value but as a useful tool, no. Also, from here, it appears that the GM HEI one has it's firing order mixed up.

 

[Racer_X]

How was this used?

For me, it was high school auto shop.

 

[Stuart in MN]

There are people who collect Sun equipment, it's a matter of finding them. I think there's at least one or two people here on this site, hopefully they'll see this and chime in.

 

[Picoman]

I was wondering if this tester is still available.

 

[Stuart in MN]

The original poster hasn't been back to the forum since last year, so you probably won't get a reply.

 

[Picoman]

Thank you.