Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
[Re: EvilB1Dart]
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I bought one. I didn’t read any of the reviews, especially Amazon. Quite a few well known engine builders use them, and a little birdie also recommended it. Mine arrives tomorrow, so I’ll try it out this weekend. Did you get it? Can you give us a review of it?
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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I bought one. I didn’t read any of the reviews, especially Amazon. Quite a few well known engine builders use them, and a little birdie also recommended it. Mine arrives tomorrow, so I’ll try it out this weekend. Did you get it? Can you give us a review of it? Joel, Yes, I did get it. Initially I thought I was receiving something from Kimber LOL! I also received the vintage Sears light. My middle of the day in/out of sunlight review: Flaming River: Put a new set of batteries in it. Still have to find the right angle when shooting it. Almost impossible (for me) to see the light during the day in sunlight. Like I previously said, self-powered is cool. Pulled the car into the garage and was able to see the light better and it was fine after that. Vintage Sears: I believe I’m the first to ever open the box. Like years ago, I hated fumbling with the extra long cable lines. Shooting the light was not good outside in the sunlight, but okay in the garage. It was kinda sketchy/irrational with 16v’s, but got it to settle down. It won’t be the light I use on this car. MSD 8991: Self-powered, lightweight, easy to maneuver point n shoot, and the light is VERY BRIGHT no matter where you’re using it. The others above are no comparison. The only CON is the cost, but worth it to me due to wanting the brightest light. The Pro Shop discount helped.
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
[Re: EvilB1Dart]
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05/09/21 11:41 PM
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Thanks for the review! I think I'll pull the trigger on a MSD 8991 as well.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
[Re: EvilB1Dart]
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Looks like a Ferret Instruments but they went out of business at least 5 years ago. Ferret made very bright and pricey timing lights. They were also sold under other brand names including MSD. Maybe MSD bought that part of their business so they could continue selling them after Ferret went belly up.
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
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I got 2 chrome Craftsman timing lights that I don't use anymore. One is standard and the other has the advance dial. $20 ea + shipping. Also Snap On digital with case and instructions $125 + shipping. Message sent.
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
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05/10/21 04:14 PM
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I burnt up several Sears chrome timing lights years ago with the early MSD race boxes like the 404B and 404C and maybe even one of those lights with a early MSD 7 and a MSD 7C box before they switch to the newer 7AL2 boxes. I ended up buying two of the Penske brand Sears timing lights and they have not fail yet , so far I also bought a Flaming river stand alone D cell battery powered light and it works okay as long as I can shade the balancer and timing tab so I can see the numbers on the balancer Fender cover works well over the top of the motor to make shade , usually
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
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My Flaming River light lasted 2 years. I’ll never buy another one.
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
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My battery powered MSD showed, up. I haven't tried it yet, looking forward to it.
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
[Re: Hemi_Joel]
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My battery powered MSD showed, up. I haven't tried it yet, looking forward to it. Cant wait to hear if you like it.
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
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05/18/21 04:48 PM
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Wes , I have two of Sears chrome ones . They work great . Unfortunately you probably would have to search eBay to find one as I’m not sure they sell them anymore That is what I have as well plus I have a, Sun tgat is part of a Sun Tune Up set. As far as regular hand tools i did work for Sears for 15 years so have 80 to 90 percent Craftsman and the Pro Crastfman is great
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Re: Which Timing Light? I need a new one.....
[Re: justinp61]
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05/19/21 11:23 AM
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I have my Dad's chrome Craftsman from the 70's and it works fine with my MSD boxes. It will give you a little tingle if you have any bare skin touching the car when you pull the trigger though. That is a first I think all the Craftsman timing light and the ones Sears sold with the Penske name on them were chrome
Last edited by Cab_Burge; 05/19/21 11:25 AM.
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