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« on: December 28, 2009, 15:57:34 pm »

I want to buy a timing light but could you guys advice me what kind of type I need to buy and which options I need.
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« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2009, 16:08:22 pm »

I`ve had the same basic chrome light from SEARS for about 20 years now. But I couldn`t tell you if what they sell now will last as long.
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« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2009, 20:38:09 pm »

Still have my first one, a no name one that cost me about $20. Works like a charm.
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2009, 20:41:40 pm »

I use a Sears one w/ adjustable advance for last 15 years or so.
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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2009, 20:59:52 pm »

So lookin' up a cheap one on ebay with adjustable advance is my task for tomorrow Smiley

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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2009, 22:20:53 pm »

I`ve had the same basic chrome light from SEARS for about 20 years now. But I couldn`t tell you if what they sell now will last as long.
that's the one I have also.
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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2009, 22:38:58 pm »

Use an old Sun timing until I thought I lost it in my move last year, then got a Sears light W/adjustable advance. Did find my Sun after. Both work great.

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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2009, 05:12:44 am »

The basic chrome MSD unit works better than anything I've tried, even on magnetos.
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2009, 05:31:38 am »

I use a regular one without adj. advance.
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2009, 05:35:42 am »

I've been using the same Sears/Craftsman chrome unit with adjustable advance for 16 years.
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« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2009, 05:48:46 am »

Hmm... mine isn't chrome.

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« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2009, 05:58:43 am »

Hmm... mine isn't chrome.


How do you check total advance?
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« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2009, 06:01:47 am »

How do you check total advance?

What is this total advance that you speak of?

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Just kidding... I borrow one of those previously mentioned old chrome guns from a friend or from my shop at work.
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