After going to bed and thinking this through, I concede. You are correct. The timing light will only be triggered by the pickup which is effectively locked to the rotor.
Although the rotor is moving forward in relation to the engine, it is not moving from its point of reference, the pickup, unless influenced externally by retards, etc...
Thanks for the edumacation.
signed RED IN THE FACE

Last edited by TRENDZ; 03/14/16 09:14 AM.
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