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Beckman automobile engine testing equipment

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These pieces of equipment include an Ignition System Tester (right) and an HC/CO/CO2 tester (center). The instrument on the left is unidentified. The IST was also known as an Engine Scope Tester. The HC/CO/CO2 Tester detects pollutants in the exhaust from vehicles with combustion engines.

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  • 8 in. W x 10 in. L
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  • (front top) "PP04 80"
  • (verso) "032084 06 KARJALAS' PHOTO VISION 231 E. IMPERIAL HWY. SUITE 260 FULLERTON, CA 92635 (714) 992-1210"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Series X. Photographic Materials
  • Sub-series 3. Photo Albums
Physical container
  • Box 80

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Karjalas' Photo Vision. “Beckman Automobile Engine Testing Equipment,” n.d. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 80. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/sn009x95s.

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