Need a timing light
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '14
Need a timing light
What is a good timing light to buy? I found this one and looked at it in the store, but wondered about prices, features, etc. Can I find a decent light for less? I like this one and it seems to do what I want it to, but I don't want to spend that much for a tool I may only use once or twice. I'm normally not worried about price, but hate to spend with my job situation. http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ProductId=1795
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Drifting
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From: Woodinville WA
What is a good timing light to buy? I found this one and looked at it in the store, but wondered about prices, features, etc. Can I find a decent light for less? I like this one and it seems to do what I want it to, but I don't want to spend that much for a tool I may only use once or twice. I'm normally not worried about price, but hate to spend with my job situation. http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ProductId=1795
Drifting
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From: Circleville Ohio
Vader Vette
What is a good timing light to buy? I found this one and looked at it in the store, but wondered about prices, features, etc. Can I find a decent light for less? I like this one and it seems to do what I want it to, but I don't want to spend that much for a tool I may only use once or twice. I'm normally not worried about price, but hate to spend with my job situation. http://www.northernautoparts.com/Pro...ProductId=1795
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
If you just went to check/set base timing on your engine, just go to a couple of pawn shops and find one for less than $20. If you buy one, use the internet (Amazon, etc.) and get one with a clip-over spark wire pickup and a dial-back feature so you can always reference to the timing mark on the damper.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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St. Jude Donor '14
If you just went to check/set base timing on your engine, just go to a couple of pawn shops and find one for less than $20. If you buy one, use the internet (Amazon, etc.) and get one with a clip-over spark wire pickup and a dial-back feature so you can always reference to the timing mark on the damper.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I have the Craftsman with modular cable and dialback...more than adequate
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Had a Craftsman dial back. It has a plastic material type inductive pickup. Twice, the pickup got too close to the headers, close, not touching, and melted the pickup enough to render the light usless. BTW, new pickup is almost $50.
I now have a Actron dial back with a metal pickup.
I now have a Actron dial back with a metal pickup.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Lowell MA
I have the Actron Model# CP7519 with dial back feature. The induction clamp is made of plastic but I clamp the #1 cable at the distributor end. Works well for me. Had it for several years. They now make them with metal clamps. Good product.
John
John
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I have two. At first I borrowed. Then I bought a basic ($40). Recently picked up a digital dial back w/ rpm ($100). I'll send you the basic no charge if you don't mind paying shipping. I definitely suggest buying a digital dial back w/ rpm, though. Makes everything so easy.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Bay Area CA
I have two. At first I borrowed. Then I bought a basic ($40). Recently picked up a digital dial back w/ rpm ($100). I'll send you the basic no charge if you don't mind paying shipping. I definitely suggest buying a digital dial back w/ rpm, though. Makes everything so easy.
I appreciate your offer (if it was meant for me
)I will pass since I am looking for a dial back one.
Again.. your kindness is appreciated.
