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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 01:20 PM
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Has any one used there 12 volt alternator power for there timing light because battery in car is to far for timing light leads to reach?
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 01:36 PM
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er-ah you COULD use your battery charger.
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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Yes. Or I use the horn relay terminal point to keep the leads away from the rotating machinery.

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Has any one used there 12 volt alternator power for there timing light because battery in car is to far for timing light leads to reach?
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 03:48 PM
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Absolutely! My light does not have long enough leads to reach behind the seat.
Just peel back the rubber boot on the POS ALT post. Then any metal part for a good GRD.

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On an early C3, that's the best way to power your timing light.....plus terminal and ground, right there.
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