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Which temp gun to buy - 02-23-2007, 10:07 AM
Okay, I am needing a new temp gun. I have narrowed my choices to the Odonnel or the axial. Any others in that vein I'll consider. I have the duratrax and cant get consistent temps. I think I got some CA on the lens OUCH!! What do you guys suggest?

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the O'donnell is very accurate, and cant be beat for the $........so go with that
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Thats what I was thinking. I like the size of the Axial though. Not sure of quality.
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02-23-2007, 12:13 PM
OD's gets my vote. Easier to find in the toolbox

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02-23-2007, 01:19 PM
If I buy one right now (so I can stop stealing my Dad's Raytec) it would be the O'Donnel one.
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OD's gets my vote. Easier to find in the toolbox
What more reason do I need? LOL!! But what if I paint the axial pink?
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.....But what if I paint the axial pink?
It gets lost in the other tool box.
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Okay I think it unanimous. 1 more question. Who has actually used one? LOL
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I own one. (OD)

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04-08-2007, 11:47 PM
I just use the spit test on my T-Maxx and any other truck i've had. If the spit dissolves sooner than about 1-2 seconds, shut it off, richen it about 1/8 turn, and let it cool at BDC before running it again. If it is about 1-2 seconds to boil the spit off, you're jsut right. Any later than 2 seconds, and you could lean it 1/16 or so.

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I just use the spit test on my T-Maxx and any other truck i've had. If the spit dissolves sooner than about 1-2 seconds, shut it off, richen it about 1/8 turn, and let it cool at BDC before running it again. If it is about 1-2 seconds to boil the spit off, you're jsut right. Any later than 2 seconds, and you could lean it 1/16 or so.
The spit test is too unreliable. On a cold day the heat sink will be much cooler than the plug will because of the ambient temp difference.

Get a temp gun, though it isn't the golden way to tune.
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I use the OD. It's accurate, and you should get a small belt-loop carrying case with it (at least I did). Plus it has a stopwatch feature...........

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