what are these for?

*Daryl DeArman* · March 11th, 2012, 6:56 PM

Test light appears to be missing a component or is for a specific application....any help?
Only markings say "keep away from moving parts"

The other is an old ash tray that twists about 15 degrees to remove from it's base...any idea on the application? Specific model or aftermarket from a certain era?

THANKS!!!

john f · March 11th, 2012, 7:44 PM

Some thing like this? I had one on my 40 ford PU.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Roun...9e9a15&vxp=mtr

john f

*Daryl DeArman* · March 11th, 2012, 8:33 PM

Wow...that's was quick...I even looked on ebay.motors but searched for "ashtrays"

Thanks.

Jack Marr · March 11th, 2012, 8:50 PM

The electrical device is used to check for spark. The slotted end fits over the plug wire and the neon bulb flashes as the plug fires.

*Daryl DeArman* · March 11th, 2012, 10:52 PM

That's what I assumed, but it didn't work.

Yet, the bulb functions when one end is grounded and the other end gets +12VDC.

*starkejt* · March 11th, 2012, 10:58 PM

Think I might know what it's for. Ground one side, apply 765 kVAC to the other side, and tell me what happens.

*Daryl DeArman* · March 12th, 2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starkejt

Think I might know what it's for. Ground one side, apply 765 kVAC to the other side, and tell me what happens.

...here, hold my sign.

*starkejt* · March 12th, 2012, 11:42 AM

Make sure you ground one side. You know, for safety. Don't come crying to me when your torso gets vaporized because you didn't listen.

*racingflyboy* · March 12th, 2012, 6:41 PM

We had a '65 Dodge my dad bought used in about '68 that had ashtrays like those (or very similar). Definitely aftermarket. First thing we did to that car was remove them!