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DRR Trophy
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Going to purchase a new timing light, looking for reasonable cost, back in the day there was warning that not all timing lights would work correctly with MSD. any suggestions?
 
Posts: 22 | Location: ohio | Registered: August 15, 2017Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Timing light just references a number, just be consistent with what you use and READ YOUR PLUGS! I have been using a non adjustable snap on for the last 10 years.


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Posts: 704 | Location: Evansville, IN | Registered: February 24, 2010Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I used an adjustable Craftsman light for many years, with the adjustment dial set at zero. Worked fine with my MSD stuff.

I have a Flaming River battery operated light. I like the convenience of not having to tap into the fan circuit or something for power.


Tony Leonard
 
Posts: 3150 | Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN | Registered: March 18, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I mistakenly bought a C cell battery operated Proform timing light because it didn’t require a 12 volt source. It doesn’t produce enough light to see the timing marks, even when shielding the daylight.

Just wanted to warn you. Get a Snap-On or Craftsman timing light.

Bob
 
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x 2 flaming river battery powered. Works great just make sure harmonic is degree correctly and you are good to go.




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It's amazing how many different brands look exactly the same and use the same description...lol

Dave


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Over the years I've had Craftsman,Snapon and Mac lights and they all worked great. MSD lists the old Craftsman chrome light as what they recommend.When I wanted a light for the trailer I ck'd Craigslist and found a like new chrome Craftsman light in the original box for cheap, can't beat it.
 
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Over the years I've had Craftsman,Snapon and Mac lights and they all worked great. MSD lists the old Craftsman chrome light as what they recommend.When I wanted a light for the trailer I ck'd Craigslist and found a like new chrome Craftsman light in the original box for cheap, can't beat it.


Yep, when I bought my first MSD ignition and saw that's what they recommended I went to Sears. Still have the light and everyone borrows it at the track. But the battery operated one interests me because it's so hard to get to a power hook up. Guess I should address that issue or buy a battery powered one..lol

Dave


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Since I settled on a 12 volt Craftsman timing light I ran a power line from the Meziere water pump over to the drivers side of the car then fabricated a solid mount to hold a plug in connector for the light. The water pump is always running while I’m checking the timing so I have power for the light.

Bob
 
Posts: 3080 | Location: Lakeside, Ca | Registered: February 15, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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We've used flaming river as long as I can recall.
 
Posts: 238 | Location: Indianapolis, Indiana | Registered: October 25, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Electric Specialties Chicago Il.Prolite#130.We have bought every timing lite from old Sun To Snap on to MSD.The #130 is the best bang for the buck today.Self powered.Around 80$ at Amazon.We have one in our dyno room for 3 years no problem .Bill C.


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An interesting experiment to try sometime is several different timing lights on the same engine. It is not unusual to see one out of three read two degrees different.
 
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Over the years I've had Craftsman,Snapon and Mac lights and they all worked great. MSD lists the old Craftsman chrome light as what they recommend.When I wanted a light for the trailer I ck'd Craigslist and found a like new chrome Craftsman light in the original box for cheap, can't beat it.


^^^^this. Bought chrome craftman few years back and it's great. Far better than many I used over the years. Very stable and consistent. Will also agree timing is just a reference. Find what the motor likes (mph) and stick with it.



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Posts: 1435 | Location: St Marys | Registered: January 12, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Last year i bought 3 of the chrome Craftsman timing lights off of Ebay. 2 were still unused in the boxes. I paid less than 100.00 for all 3 shipped. Now i can leave one in the trailer one in the garage and one in my shop.


 
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Go to Ebay and type in Craftsman 2134 timing light. There are several on there but it looks like they have raised their price's a little.


 
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We've used flaming river as long as I can recall.


Me too, Flaming River for years



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Jut bought the electronic specialties 130. Top of the line timing light.
 
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I just pull my golf cart up next to the car when checking timing and use the golf cart battery to power the timing light. I find that easier than finding a power source that’s easy to access on a dragster since my car has all weather-pac connectors. If you happen to keep a portable jump-box handy, that works too.


Billy Duhs - BD104X@gmail.com
 
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I am in the process of rewireing my car now. One item I plan to add is a power post for my timing light.
 
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I have a old mac tools TL82 that i bought years ago new and still works good . Mine is easy hooked up on the alternator wire for power.
 
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