timing light

boss351 · 03-13-2012, 10:47 PM

hi ,i have an old late 80 ,snap on dial back timing light , is it real than an conventional timing light is better than dial back timing light to have the perfect timing on a race engine ,what kind of timing light ,do you prefer ,thanks !

rallye bob · 03-14-2012, 07:46 AM

If you run an electronic(ie MSD) ignition, it has been reported that many "dial back" timing lights have accuracy issues.... I like the "self powered" lights, like the Flaming River unit.

1320racer · 03-14-2012, 09:07 AM

Been using my Snap On digital dial back light for over 20 years with MSD ignitions without issue. Last year I bought a self powered MSD timing light and it reads exactly the same as the Snap On.

rallye bob · 03-14-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

Been using my Snap On digital dial back light for over 20 years with MSD ignitions without issue. Last year I bought a self powered MSD timing light and it reads exactly the same as the Snap On.

That's why my post has the word "MANY" included... ;-)

1320racer · 03-14-2012, 06:43 PM

didn't read your post.

03-13-2012, 10:47 PM	#1
boss351 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	timing light hi ,i have an old late 80 ,snap on dial back timing light , is it real than an conventional timing light is better than dial back timing light to have the perfect timing on a race engine ,what kind of timing light ,do you prefer ,thanks !

03-14-2012, 07:46 AM	#2
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: timing light If you run an electronic(ie MSD) ignition, it has been reported that many "dial back" timing lights have accuracy issues.... I like the "self powered" lights, like the Flaming River unit.

03-14-2012, 09:07 AM	#3
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: timing light Been using my Snap On digital dial back light for over 20 years with MSD ignitions without issue. Last year I bought a self powered MSD timing light and it reads exactly the same as the Snap On.

03-14-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: timing light didn't read your post.