The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Best timing light for stovebolts?

What's the best timing light..cost and function for a stovebolt 235? I've got a 53 splashy and a 55. I know its like asking what the best oil is... but I need to buy one and need advice.

53 and 55 6v or 12v?

Both are 6-cylinder engines?

If you want a 12v powered timing light, you might have to use a 12 external battery to power the timing light with a 6v truck.

I have an old neon timing light that works with 6v/12v (I think that most/all xenon lights need 12v?).

Actually, on my 235 and 261 engines, I time to maximum vacuum at idle, Then, I fine adjust using the "ping" technique.

Thanks Tim. Both are 12 volt 6 cylinders I have a vacuum gauge. Do I just hook that on the vacuum advance line at the carburetor? That'll save money if I dont have to buy timing light.

Attach the vacuum gauge to the port on the side of the intake manifold that is used by the vacuum wiper motor.

Thanks for the advice Tim and the link you added for the ping technique helped alot.