Need help with timing light
Dec 15, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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Need help with timing light
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?
Dec 15, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (6t9l4t6)
Use the positive terminal on the alternator and gound to the engine. (bracket etc.)
Dec 15, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (6t9l4t6)
I use the hot lead out of the back of the alternator.
Dec 15, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (mayberg)
Will that still work even if you're just trying to time it while the car is being cranked over?
Dec 15, 2003 | 01:15 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (vvv90)
Yes, the positive terminal on the alternator is always hot as long as the battery is connected.
Dec 15, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (7vette2)
THANKS
Dec 15, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (6t9l4t6)
I normally use the power line to the ballest resistor or the coil for power.
Dec 15, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (Sigforty)
or spare batt. it doesn't care where power sorce come's from
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Dec 15, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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Re: Need help with timing light (6t9l4t6)
+ 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.