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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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My timing light and dwell meter have to be hooked to the positive and negative battery terminals. Since the battery is behind the drivers seat, is there an alternative place within the engine compartment?
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Use the positive terminal on the alternator and gound to the engine. (bracket etc.)
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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I use the hot lead out of the back of the alternator.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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Will that still work even if you're just trying to time it while the car is being cranked over?
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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Yes, the positive terminal on the alternator is always hot as long as the battery is connected.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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THANKS
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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I normally use the power line to the ballest resistor or the coil for power.
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Old Dec 15, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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or spare batt. it doesn't care where power sorce come's from
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+ to either the positive lead on the back of the alternator, or the horn relay (just under the drivers side fender on my 73)
- to any bare metal that is clear of belts and moving parts.
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