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2-20. STE/lCE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Contd)
b. Description and Operation. STE/ICE is a testing system that performs tests and measurements
on internal combustion engines. STE/ICE measures standard voltage, current, resistance, pressure,
temperature, and speed measurements. Special tests, such as a compression balance tests and starter
system evaluations, are performed by STE/ICE. Standard equipment functions including vacuum pressure
gage, compression gage low-current tester, and multimeter are features of STE/ICE set.
STE/ICE is portable and operates on either 12- or 24-volt vehicle batteries or equivalent power source.
The STE/ICE system consists of a Vehicle Test Meter (VTM), a Transducer Kit (TK), six electrical cables,
a transit case, test cards (if equipped), and technical publications.
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