Timing Light
Melting Slicks
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From: Thunder Bay
I have owned three or four timing lights over more years than I care to admit. My last one failed recently and I bought an Innova 5568. Nice piece. Built in tach. Makes me glad my last one failed.
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I also use a Sears Craftsman timing light from the 1980’s that I bought for my 1980 Z28 back then. I now use it on my 1981 C3 Corvette and continues to work great. As others have said, sometimes old school technology is the way to go.
Good luck
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Melting Slicks
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From: Poplar Bluff MO
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Is your timing light an inductive like the above photo or an even older one like mine that connects directly to the spark plug? As mentioned above the type I have might shock you when used on a HEI ignition system. However I'm sure I used it on my 81 C10 Custom Deluxe after changing the engine 3 times and Chevy started using HEI in 75... so I'll give it a try when I get the ignition back together.
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I've had mine for about 4 years and really like it - my old chrome Craftsman wasn't dial-back. Make sure you keep the spark plug pickup wire off of your exhaust manifold/header! BTDT - kinda pricey but at least the light's cable set is easily replaced.
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From: Michigan
Dang, that's the same model I had. I burned mine out watching fuel injector spray patterns for issues.