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Nov 22, 2020 | 04:06 PM

Sayfoo

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Timing light

My big chrome Craftsman timing light took a dump a while back and I bought a harbor freight pos that isn't very bright.
So, any recommendations for a good, bright, light for home use?

Nov 22, 2020 | 04:33 PM

wendellp601

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sayfoo

My big chrome Craftsman timing light took a dump a while back and I bought a harbor freight pos that isn't very bright.
So, any recommendations for a good, bright, light for home use?

My Innova timing light is plenty bright.
It has an LCD screen with tachometer and an electronic dial-back function.

Edit:
I went out to my shop to hang out while the wife was getting ready to go out to dinner, so I looked. Mine is their model 3568.

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Nov 22, 2020 | 04:34 PM

ykf7b0

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Mine came from Autozone and has worked just fine for quite some time.

Nov 22, 2020 | 04:48 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wendellp601

My Innova timing light is plenty bright.
It has an LCD screen with tachometer and an electronic dial-back function.

X2 for the Innova timing light. Mine works great!

Nov 22, 2020 | 05:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wendellp601

My Innova timing light is plenty bright.
It has an LCD screen with tachometer and an electronic dial-back function.

Nov 22, 2020 | 05:04 PM

jeff602

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I love my actron 7529 adjustable advance.I run it off a full charged jump box

Nov 22, 2020 | 06:05 PM

Duke94

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X2 for the Innova timing light. Mine works great!

X3 for Innova
https://www.jegs.com/i/INNOVA/336/55...RoCumsQAvD_BwE

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Nov 22, 2020 | 08:10 PM

Bikespace

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X3 for Innova
https://www.jegs.com/i/INNOVA/336/55...RoCumsQAvD_BwE

X4 for Innova. I have the same 5568.

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Nov 22, 2020 | 08:52 PM

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X5 for Innova. I also have model 5568.

Nov 24, 2020 | 02:14 AM

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Nov 24, 2020 | 08:40 AM

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Have a red Craftsman dial back, like new. Cant use it with this MSD....light is super visible. How far are you from Hemet? Hour?

Nov 24, 2020 | 10:27 AM

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Sayfoo

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Have a red Craftsman dial back, like new. Cant use it with this MSD....light is super visible. How far are you from Hemet? Hour?

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...of-orange.html
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Nov 24, 2020 | 07:32 PM

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Sayfoo

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Innova 5568
Sounds like the one to get.
Thanks guys.

Nov 26, 2020 | 08:17 AM

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69ttop502

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The dial backs work ok at 3000 rpm or so when the multiple sparks turn into one spark. Doesn’t help setting initial or base timing but works fine for total. That said, I love my Flaming River self powered light. Works great. I have tested my dial back against it and the dial back is accurate once the rpm where the multiple sparks stop is reached.

Bill

Nov 26, 2020 | 08:58 AM

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7t9l82

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My inova works well. The operator in my case is like the harbor freight one. Not too bright 😉. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Nov 26, 2020 | 09:43 AM

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My inova works well. The operator in my case is like the harbor freight one. Not too bright 😉. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Happy Thanksgiving!
I've flown into MLB many times to visit a sister plant in Rockledge.

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Nov 26, 2020 | 11:20 AM

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7t9l82

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I'm in suntree rockledge is just up the road.another forum member live in rockledge. Small world.

Nov 26, 2020 | 08:58 PM

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twinpack

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Originally Posted by resdoggie

X2 for the Innova timing light. Mine works great!

this is what I have also. Can't beat it for $100.

Nov 27, 2020 | 02:07 PM

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cardo0

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If using a multispark ignition box like I do the only timing light I trust is the MSD and they're over $150. I bet there are others less expensive that will work with a multispark box but none of them advertise this.

Nov 27, 2020 | 04:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 7t9l82

I'm in suntree rockledge is just up the road.another forum member live in rockledge. Small world.

Not to change the subject too much, but I'm in Viera. And new to vettes, so looking to hang out with and learn from some other folks.
Where's the best place to meet up and do that?

Thanks,
David

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