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gt40KS
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Posted: April-26-2018 at 8:53pm |
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It occurred to me today that when my engine gets here in a week or two things should go fairly rapidly and I'll have it in the boat and ready to do the first start-up and initial tune within a few days thereafter (hopefully). Time to rummage through the storage facility and get out my old timing light ... that I haven't used, or even seen in 25 years??
So after an hour or so going shelf by shelf, one tool box and bin after another I find nothing. Lent it to someone? Someone with sticky fingers? Did I just give it away since I haven't used it for anything since .... forever - everything has been electronic. Who knows. Point is now I need a new one. Being out of that type of tuning for so long, I haven't a clue what may be considered to be an industry standard these days. So what would be a good choice for a 'home shop' tool? Cost isn't an issue really, but keep in mind I'd only be using this for this one application a few times before it goes on the shelf again so I'm not specifically looking for a high end professional tool either. Thanks in advance! |
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JCCI
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Duane in Indy
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This is what I use. Has advance and also tach. Love it. I can get you the pt # if needed. Sure others have choices too
edit: Innova brand e-bay INNOVA 3568 Digital Timing Light |
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
1978 Mustang (modified) |
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gt40KS
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Thanks Duane! And yes, a part # would be nice.
Edit: Just noticed your edit with the part # and brand, Thanks |
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JCCI
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Bet you could just "rent"one from Autozone or the like. Given the fact the she'll probably do another 25 years worth of sitting when your done with your install I'd have a hard time spending the $$.
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1989 Ski Nautique 2001 351 PCM w/ 1-1.23
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baitkiller
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harbor freight has an advance light for $28
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Jesus was a bare-footer.............
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WinterTurtle
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That's pretty darn cool -- having total advance on there. How does the unit measure advance that it can quantify like that? My all chrome 70s Craftsman works great but I'm jealous.
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1979 Southwind 18 351w
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Duane in Indy
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Get what you pay for. I buy HB tools knowing that they are prone to breakage and they usually do. |
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
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Duane in Indy
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All I know is that you mark TDC on balancer. Dial in the advance you want on the light and then set distributor to TDC (engine running) and the light compensates for whatever you set it for. As long as it flashes on TDC then you are set to whatever you dialed in on the light Tach is handy too. |
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
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scootdogydog
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I have the same light. I really like it. After it fell into the water, I let it dry out completely, and it worked. That being said, it is very handy for setting idle rpm when the tach is questionable (or for testing the tach)
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81nautique
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Ha, I just cleaned my garage and found my 70's chrome Craftsman light, I almost threw it out but just couldn't. I bought the Innova light Duane shows last year and it is a very nice unit. |
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shierh
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Got mine on Amazon, same thing. On second one. other one quit for some reason, it was over 10 yrs old .
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WinterTurtle
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I'll keep mine forever too. I've got a soft spot for vintage tools. A buddy just gave this to me at work the other day. Said it'd been in his garage as long as he could remember. I was thrilled for days! Just need to learn how to use most of its functions! |
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Duane in Indy
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Sounds like you need one of these!! |
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Keep it as original as YOU want it
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gt40KS
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It seems everyone has, or has had a 70's chrome Craftsman light - Funny thing, that is the exact model that I had that has disappeared!
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JCCI
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