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Triumph Motorcycle Electrical Service Tester made by The Triumph Corporation in Towson, Baltimore, MD.Overview
Device: Factory service electrical testing unit housed in a gray blue metal carrying case with a gray blue front panel.
Features: Features an A-1 Electronics Mark III meter dial, test selector knobs, and labeled terminals for AC/DC voltage and load testing.
Included Items: Comes with test leads, a and 3 original Triumph service bulletin instruction sheets, including 2 from 1959 and a revision from 1963.
Manufacturer: The Triumph Corporation (located at Towson, Baltimore 4, MD).
Dimensions: Approximately 9" x 9" x 4".
Condition: Shows typical shop wear, surface rust, and handwritten markings from use over the years.
The initials written on the metal case read "MERCER, J. B.", which was likely a specific workshop moniker for Jack Mercer, as it was incredibly common for traveling company reps to mark their personal diagnostic toolboxes so they wouldn't get mixed up with a local dealership's inventory.Who was Jack Mercer?Field Representative: As a "roadman" for The Triumph Corporation based out of Towson, Maryland, Mercer traveled across the eastern United States visiting regional motorcycle dealers, checking on their operations, and delivering updates.
