I have a Snap-on timing light, digital, with the adjustable advance - retard. It isn't suppose to work on MSD ignition! I will be switching to MSD ignition when my new engine goes in, in a few weeks. What is a good timing light to get?

The Flaming River battery powered light has worked well for me and many others with MSD. I like and prefer it even on non-MSD engines. Simple and effective.

Same here.. of all the timing lights I have I like
the Flaming River best.. just hook on the clip for
the plug wire and your ready
EDIT
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1001/overview/

i bought one of those fancy dialbacks with all the bells and whistles(snapon copy) and it didnt work on my msd ign.i always wondered if its just the msd products or elect ignitions in general.atermarket or oem.

From what MSD told me its the multi spark in the
first 3000 rpms that messes with a LOT of conventional
lights...and it really messes with the dial back lights..
not just being electronic ignition

thanks,thats good to know.at least my lite isnt toatally useless.

I use the Flaming River battery powered light as well.

MSD sells a light that should obviously be compatible with their ignitions. I have one of the old chrome lights MSD sold years ago that was the same as the light Sears sold. Works great. There are always a few of the old Sears lights on ebay. Occasionally you can catch one new in the box.

We have been using a Snap On light for probably 20-25 yrs with no problems. This is a dial back. I also have a non dial back Craftsman that has never been a problem.

I have a Flaming River battery powered light and a Snap-on timing light, digital, with the adjustable advance - retard. They both read the same on our MSD???? I bought the flaming river one because all the posts I have seen about this..Must be some of the MSD read it wrong ? I have a 6AL and a 7al-2

I have a Snap-On timing light, and it worked fine with my multi-spark ignition.

This is the one I have, maybe others dont work: https://buy1.snapon.com/products/diagnostics/time_mt2661ap.asp

Theres one thing I REALLY like about the Flaming
River unit.. well really 2... its cheap and most
important to me other than its accurate is the fact
I dont have to hook up a hot and ground.. with my
old light I had to unplug the alt and plug in the
light on the battery side... I did forget to plug
the alt back in a couple of times.. sure did screw
with my run(due to no other hot hook up with the
battery in the rear)

I think that I will wait and try my Snap-on light. I have it about 25 years.

I use a cheap Actron brand from Advance Auto. I am running a MSD digital 6.

I use a 40 year old Craftsman, my brothers and sisters and I bought it for our Dad in the mid 70's.

Another chrome Sears user here.

thats what i use.i bought this thing used when i was a kid and it still works great.i aint sayin its real old but the modle numbers are in hieroglyphics.

FWIW my old Sears dial back goes nuts with the MSD... why I like the Flaming River. Your mileage may vary!