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| | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 | I have been perusing Ebay for a timing light. I've never owned one before but would like to get the timing on my '49 216 correct. I have quickly realized that I know nothing about the different types of timing lights - inductive, powered, etc. Would someone offer up some guidance as to what I should acquire to do the work on my truck?
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Rich | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I bought a cheapo at Wally World that works OK for what I need. It works on my 6V 38 too which surprised me. It isn't as bright but it does the job. Clamp the sensing lead to #1 plug wire & hook the other two to the battery cable & ground.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Rich,
I have a couple of lights. I am not sure of the technical names for them, but both need to be attached to battery power, and both need to be attached directly to the plug wire.
I think the inductive style merely clips AROUND the wire...
The one light is called an advance light and it is the cats meow! You dial in the advance you want in degrees, on the back of the gun. This means you don't have to hunt and squint at BTDC lines etc.
On the old bolts, I think when you line the ball (triangle?) with the pointer, you are dead nuts on, as this takes into consideration all the advance needed.
The battery box isn't handy on these old rigs so you have to grab power from the starter.
If this is the only rig you will use this item on, I would search for a basic, inexpensive light.
Stuart
PS. Make sure whatever light you get has the ability to operate on 6 volts if that is what your rig is. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | SUN makes the better best ones.
also check out SUN tack dwell units.
there are some great buys on ebay and make sure you get the instruction sheets w/ what ever it is you purchase.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Try to get one that has a xenon bulb. They are much easier to see than the regular bulbs.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,438 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,438 | I havent used my timing light in several years.. maybe that is why The coupe runs so crappily?
I've got a basic Sun Timing light that I've had for at least 20 years, if not more..
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 36 | Thanks for all the help! As always, the abundance of feedback is invaluable. You guys are the best!
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