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nate68 · 10-08-2003, 05:48 PM

I need to buy a timing light. Any reccomendations on brands/models, things to look for?

*MJF* · 10-08-2003, 05:51 PM

Where in Ca do you live? If you're just looking for a cheap one, I will give you the extra one I have. I got it when I helped my mother-in-law clean her garage.

It's an ancient model, but probably never used or just used once or twice.

lukecp · 10-08-2003, 06:09 PM

I've got a cheap $30 Euqus timing light that works just fine.

There is a kind that measures total timing that i would get....i can't quite remeber what they are called though...

nate68 · 10-08-2003, 06:21 PM

yeah i want the kind that you can measure and adjust timing and vaccuum advance and all the good stuff. i am mad at my dad for not having one

cableguy0 · 10-08-2003, 08:32 PM

why are you mad at your dad go out and get your own a good light aint cheap. my snap on light cost me 475. and im 19 u shouldnt depends on ur parents to buy stuff for you. YOUR the one who needs the light not your dad. but anyways snap on makes about the best light i have ever used the one i have it has a built in tach advance up to 180 degrees. plus the cord is made into the light so it wont fall out the part number is mt2261ap its almost 500 bucks but worth it in my opinion

nate68 · 10-09-2003, 01:04 PM

he's had other projects in the past and should have already had one. i didn't realize that they were that important.
500 is a little much to be spending on a timing light for my college budget.

lukecp · 10-09-2003, 01:12 PM

Like i said, you can get a decent light for $30 or more. If you use it every day, i wouldn't get a cheap one, but i only use mine 3 or 4 times a year tops, so cheap is good

The kind that measures total advance is night (dial back timing light isn't it??), but you can also measure total advance by putting timing tape on your harmonic balancer, which is what i use.

Bowtiefreak · 10-09-2003, 03:42 PM

IMO a very good light that isn't badly priced is a Sears Craftsman.
You can buy an adjustable timing light from them for about $60.00

nate68 · 10-10-2003, 12:02 AM

i didnt even think about Sears. i'll hafta check that out

10-08-2003, 05:48 PM	#1
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	Timing light I need to buy a timing light. Any reccomendations on brands/models, things to look for? __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-08-2003, 06:09 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I've got a cheap $30 Euqus timing light that works just fine. There is a kind that measures total timing that i would get....i can't quite remeber what they are called though... __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-08-2003, 06:21 PM	#4
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	yeah i want the kind that you can measure and adjust timing and vaccuum advance and all the good stuff. i am mad at my dad for not having one __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-08-2003, 08:32 PM	#5
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	why are you mad at your dad go out and get your own a good light aint cheap. my snap on light cost me 475. and im 19 u shouldnt depends on ur parents to buy stuff for you. YOUR the one who needs the light not your dad. but anyways snap on makes about the best light i have ever used the one i have it has a built in tach advance up to 180 degrees. plus the cord is made into the light so it wont fall out the part number is mt2261ap its almost 500 bucks but worth it in my opinion __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-09-2003, 01:04 PM	#6
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	he's had other projects in the past and should have already had one. i didn't realize that they were that important. 500 is a little much to be spending on a timing light for my college budget. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

10-08-2003, 05:51 PM	#2
MJF No longer truckless Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 299	Where in Ca do you live? If you're just looking for a cheap one, I will give you the extra one I have. I got it when I helped my mother-in-law clean her garage. It's an ancient model, but probably never used or just used once or twice.

10-09-2003, 01:12 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Like i said, you can get a decent light for $30 or more. If you use it every day, i wouldn't get a cheap one, but i only use mine 3 or 4 times a year tops, so cheap is good The kind that measures total advance is night (dial back timing light isn't it??), but you can also measure total advance by putting timing tape on your harmonic balancer, which is what i use. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-09-2003, 03:42 PM	#8
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	IMO a very good light that isn't badly priced is a Sears Craftsman. You can buy an adjustable timing light from them for about $60.00 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

10-10-2003, 12:02 AM	#9
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i didnt even think about Sears. i'll hafta check that out __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.



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