Topic: Who's gonna be the first to try it?

[Gordon]

Just saw the new Motion Pro mercury-free manometer on the Z1 website.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=1689

This looks to be their answer to the new restrictions on sending mercury through the mail.  The part that caught my attention is that it's a spill-proof design, so you don't have to worry about making sure it stays vertical all the time. Seems like a good compromise between the potentially dangerous mercury sticks and the more expensive Morgan Carbtune.  My mercury sticks are still working fine, but when it comes time to replace, these might be the way to go.   

[Dusthawk]

I still have my mercury synch I got for free, but where do I get the fittings for attaching it to the carbs?

[clarkjh]

I went with the Carbtune.  Works like a charm.  If it works as good as the Carbtune then why not.

James

[eldar]

I have enough other parts I want to buy! Maybe though I should figure out a way to hang my sticks. As of right now, I just lean them against the right foot peg and make sure they do not fall. I get pretty close but I would bet there is some extra vibration throwing things off slightly.

[heffay]

I have enough other parts I want to buy! Maybe though I should figure out a way to hang my sticks. As of right now, I just lean them against the right foot peg and make sure they do not fall. I get pretty close but I would bet there is some extra vibration throwing things off slightly.

just tie a string through the top hole of the stix and hang it over a handlebar.  that's what most people do.



great find gordo... i may not be the first to try them but, those will be the ones i think.  the morgan is a bit out of my price range.  but, perhaps when i start actually MAKING money i could afford them.   

[Jeff.Saunders]

So far these new sync tools appear to be a very good design.  The spill-proof nature of them is a big improvement.  We've had some very positive comments around ease of use.  Much more compact than the mercury stix design - and no hazardous material.

I spoke with Motion Pro about the chemical in the tool - but they are not releasing any information on it yet as a patent is pending.  They did confirm the liquid is not a hazardous material and is non-toxic (although I'd prefer not to be the first to do a taste test on it...).

[Jeff.Saunders]

For the sync tools, test meters, aux. gas tanks and more, an old hospital IV stand is an excellent addition to the workshop.  These have a heavy weighted base with wheels, a stand that is height adjustable, and curly hooks on the top to afix things.  We picked some up cheap a few years ago in a local auction at a medical center for $5 each.

Another option: many of the old floor light (torchier lights) has a heavy weighted base - most of these have a thread you can use a broom stick in and then with some hose clamps you can make up a sync tool / gas tank stand easily.

[Gordon]

I use my old sheet music stand from my violin playing days to hold the mercury sticks.  It's the heavy-duty professional kind with a nice, heavy base.  It's also great for holding the repair manual when I'm working on an engine.