Help me pick a timing light
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05/27/15 12:32 AM
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Ramrod39
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My old reliable dial back Snap on timing light quit working. I need a replacement. I want one I can roll the advance setting into and then read the timing marks at zero. For instance, if I want 10 degrees of initial timing, I simply enter 10 degrees in my light and and turn the distributor until the timing marks read TDC. I can't tell from reading the ads on these new-fangled light (yes, I'm becoming an old fart) if that is the case with them. Will this one do what I want? Is it easy to use? Any other suggestions on a timing light? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ino-3568/overview/
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: Ramrod39]
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05/27/15 12:35 AM
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Rhinodart
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I am right there with you. I lost all my tune-up equipment in my garage fire and I need to buy a new timing light, I will be watching this thread!
The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it.
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: Rhinodart]
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05/27/15 12:50 AM
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RapidRobert
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Not sure of a brand but I'd suggest stepping up & getting a dialback with a tach in the gun. You'll like it for serious curve mapping
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: Ramrod39]
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05/27/15 01:50 AM
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HemiRick
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Do you use an MSD ignition? Some timing lights do NOT work w MSD.
Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: Ramrod39]
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05/27/15 11:38 AM
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My dial back quit also. Bought OTC 3367,brite lite & flashlite button (handy). Still have to read instructions, but I still use a flip phone! Mark. My old reliable dial back Snap on timing light quit working. I need a replacement. I want one I can roll the advance setting into and then read the timing marks at zero. For instance, if I want 10 degrees of initial timing, I simply enter 10 degrees in my light and and turn the distributor until the timing marks read TDC. I can't tell from reading the ads on these new-fangled light (yes, I'm becoming an old fart) if that is the case with them. Will this one do what I want? Is it easy to use? Any other suggestions on a timing light? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ino-3568/overview/
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: mopars4ever]
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05/28/15 01:57 PM
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Polarapete
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I don`t know about these new modern timing lights but my old craftsman dial back works fine with MSD. That is the one that I have and the last time it was used the inductive clamp melted a little to the header...but it still works just fine.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction 1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver. 2008 Honda Element 2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: Ramrod39]
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05/30/15 04:16 AM
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I bought the best one Innova has, the 5568. It is awesome, it has many helpful functions, but they are really easy to use. Acts like a mini engine analyzer. Reads Tach, V, dwell, it works with multi-fire ignition boxes like MSD, and the best of course is the digital advance/retard knob. It has a shock proof casing, and comes in a nice sturdy carrying case. It's fancy but not over the top with options the average mechanic wont use. Im really impressed with mine
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Re: Help me pick a timing light
[Re: Ramrod39]
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05/30/15 04:34 AM
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HemiRick
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The reviews on the 5568 on Amazon have a shocking number of them that failed after 3-4 uses. I was gonna buy one till I saw these 1 star reviews.
Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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