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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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I've got that same Craftsman timing light. It works (wroked) great, but I learned the hard way to watch how the induction reader is clamped by the #1 spark plug. It doesn't take long for the heat from the exhaust manifold to melt the plastic clamp. Mine still works, but it looks like something from a horror movie.
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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I agree with paul 74. I still use an old montgomery-wards RPM/points/dwell meter. works for me. 71 Vette
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Shhhh! Don't tell anyone else. Big Block Tank is a real mechanic. He is payed to do this stuff. Listen to what he says!


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