Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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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?
548 cu. in., Bill Mitchell Aluminum Block, CRT 727 auto trans, Alston Chassis. 8.981et at 149.46 mph. 1.204et - 60 foot, So Far....
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
[Re: ahy]
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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/
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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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 ![wave wave](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/custom/wave.gif)
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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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. ![up up](/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/custom/thumbs_up.gif)
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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I use the Flaming River battery powered light as well.
-Dustin 67 Dart, 9 second, 392" G3 Hemi 68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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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.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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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.
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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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)
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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I think that I will wait and try my Snap-on light. I have it about 25 years.
548 cu. in., Bill Mitchell Aluminum Block, CRT 727 auto trans, Alston Chassis. 8.981et at 149.46 mph. 1.204et - 60 foot, So Far....
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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I use a cheap Actron brand from Advance Auto. I am running a MSD digital 6.
1.33 60 ft,6.21 at 110.59 in the 1/8, pump gas small block,2950lbs,drag radials,mufflers and driven to track ...
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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Can't use a digital or dial/adjustable light with an MSD.
I would only use an adjustable light on a non-multi spark application where I was setting base timing at idle.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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Yep, I use a Sunpro from Kragens and it`s within 1* of Pettis`s high dollar Snap-on............
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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Another vote for the old Sears Chrome. I have had mine for 40 years and still going strong. It even has the advance dial on the back.
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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I wont tell you what to buy.. thats up to you.. all I can say is what has worked and what MSD said.. I will say that I bought a trick Summit light 2 weeks before that didnt work.. it was $120.. I GAVE IT away and bought the Flaming River which was much cheaper.. I have a Sears light... you want it.. its yours.. didnt work on my 7AL... from what you see there are plenty f people that get stuff to work.. hasnt been my case as well as many others.. right now I have 7 timing lights...I use 1
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Re: Switching to MSD, What kind of timing light is a good one??
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