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Re: My timing light died. What's a good replacement?
[Re: Challenger 1]
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09/04/14 11:42 PM
09/04/14 11:42 PM
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Omaha Ne
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This one is the one to buy, imo. web page
It's way better than any other light out there.
They make the lights for MSD, French Grimes and many other places who sell professional timing lights for racing.
I know you said you don't need the best, just so you and others know. There is a difference, I have used them all.
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If you need a dialback then Ferret makes the good ones. If you don't need dialback then I like the Flaming River light. http://www.jegs.com/i/Flaming+River/898/FR1001/10002/-1
or the Jegs rebranded one. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/W80578/10002/-1
I bought a Jegs one last year when it was on sale for $30.
The problem I have with the flaming river is it is so weak, the light is so weak. And the cord is really flimsy along with the pickup.
The MSD lights that are 12V powered are very bright and crisp and is never confused by multiple sparks.
The blue one in this picture is one, it was bought from French Grimes when I ran his mags. It the same one that MSD sells and many others. Sorry but it makes the craftsman lights seem weak also. You have to hold the other lights right up close, near the fan blades. The other one is so bright and concentrated that you can stand up straight and hit the balancer with the timing light, during the day light clear of the fan and see it.
I have bought several 200+ lights in the last 5 or so years and they all appear to be OVERSEAS manufactured JUNK. Ferret, craftsman, Snap off, Actron etc.
IT does seem the older ones IE: 70's - 90's work the best regardless of brand, 
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