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Topic: I need a new timing light, what should I buy?
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Austin, TX
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-11-2000 11:24 PM
   
Ok guys, its time for a new timing light, lost the last one in the last move. What or which one should I buy?Next question, what should I shoot for initial and total timing on a 390. 9.5 to 1 with Edelbrock heads. ------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-11-2000 11:52 PM
Jay, I have owned at least 10 timing lights throughout the years. The fancier and more expensive with advance dials and lazer light's, the more prone to failure. I have a red plastic non advance adjustment Sun-Pro pistol grip that I purchsed from Pep Boys two years ago and it works flawlessly. It was about $40 as I remember. I never buy tools from the tool trucks anymore after I found out just how high their profit margins were. I miss my 25 year old chrome Sun Super timing light, but alas, they do not service the bulbs anymore so it was sent to timing light heaven. FE engines traditionally love a lot of timing. With good gas I would start at 38 to 40 degrees right off the bat.  Alex------------------
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1289
From: Austin, TX
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 11-12-2000 12:04 AM
I agree, I was thinking about getting a Craftsman brand light because of the warranty and it looks an awful a lot like my old Sun unit. Thanks for the tip on the timing, I only run 92+ in the car as far as gas goes. I will get a light tomorrow and check the timing, I am pretty sure it has creeped back but without a light I didn't want to screw with it. ------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Bob429
Gearhead Posts: 284
From: Watervliet,MI,USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-12-2000 06:34 PM
I have had the same craftsman light for 17 years. Always worked. Very good product.
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Bob
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-12-2000 06:48 PM
I have a Craftsman light. It works ok. The plug-in at the base of the handle is junk, though.------------------
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cpmaverick
Moderator Posts: 1256
From: Auburn, AL.
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 11-12-2000 06:55 PM
I have a Craftsman advance unit. I really like the advance feature, though you do pay for it. I also like the plug-in feature, though like Steve said the plug is kind of a crappy design. Its nice though because you can hook up the wiring while keeping your light in a safe place until you need it.
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I65Stang
Moderator Posts: 5087
From: Antelope, CA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 11-12-2000 07:01 PM
I use my dads 20+ year old chrome Montgomery Wards (yes, thats right :>) timing light. Nothing fancy but it does the job and has done so for a long time and no cheap plastic there, just good ol' chromed metal :>).------------------
Tim
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-12-2000 07:04 PM
I found out a little while ago my Craftsman dwell/tach was D.O.A. I didn't get a lot of life out of that one.  ------------------
SteveLaRiviere/Webmaster -- MCA # 47773 Have rice for dinner, not transportation!
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