Sun Machine help needed

[olegstar]

Hi,
I posted a message in the Vintage Tools section, but it probably belongs here instead.
I don't want to re-post it. Here is the link:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7229355#post7229355

If anyone can help me out with some Sun Machine 450 questions, that would be great!

Thank you,
Oleg

 

[olegstar]

I am still trying to locate a copy of the Sun Machine 4.0 or preferably 5.0 disk..
Can anyone help, please?
If you know how to fix the out memory issue when selecting a different car it would help a lot too..
Thank you..

 

[engineer2]

It's hard to find info on older automotive test equipment and even harder to find parts. Since this was "business equipment", it was often written off and scrapped. I found it best to google what you are looking for and keep checking e-bay. There used to be a Google group for engine analyzers, but I can't find it.

Since used ones are cheap and plentiful, you might even be able to pick up a spare machine for parts. I feel your pain, if a board or unobtanium part goes bad on my Bear Engine Analyzer, I'll be SOL.

I wish there was a forum dedicated to automotive test equipment.

 

[olegstar]

Thank you for extending my vocabulary with “unobtanium”. I am searching, but I am worried about not waking up if my wife finds another Sun Machine in the garage. I guess I need more patience than I currently have.. Thank you for your reply..

 

[engineer2]

I emailed a former co-worker from my Bear days who used to be a repair tech for Sun (Pre-Sanp On). I'll let you know if he replies. I suspect he has moved on to other things.

My wife gives my **** about the big Bear machine in our garage. "What do you need it for again???" Heck, I used it last winter check the ignition and also emissions test my snowblower, LOL.

 

[olegstar]

I will reuse some shelves in it. Printer doesn’t work anyway. It can be a nice cabinet..
I already threw away the CRT monitor. That thing was so painful to the eyes at 60Hz.
It looks a lot nicer with a flat panel and even modern..

Thank you. I hope he can find it. It would be a shame if I can’t resurrect it.. I never heard of a Bear machine, but I can now say that I know someone who has one..

 

[engineer2]

The big three in the 80's: Sun, Allen, Bear. I'll keep my eyes open for stuff. Chicago/Crystal Lake was Sun's home town, so lots of equipment and ex-employees around.