timing light
 

what is a good timing light under $100

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Find an older Sears Craftsman/Penske Timing Light (P/N A-2134) in Ebay. They work great especially with MSD boxes. I have bought them new in the box as low as $40.00.

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Flaming River
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fla-fr1001/overview/

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The old Sears/Penske 244.2138 is the same as the old chrome light MSD used to sell. The Sears/Craftsman 28-2134 is the previous version. Find them on ebay, sometimes new, unused. There's also an old MSD 8990 on there now that looks to be in good shape.

The newer lights made by Ferret, or a Ferret light, are good. Not going to be under $100 when you find one though. Get a straight light , no advance knobs or gizmos.

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Ive been using a Sears model with my MSD, also.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...s+timing+light

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That is a great light for MSD as there are a lot of lights that work but are not accurate when using with MSD boxes.

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I personally really like the battery powered Flaming River light. Great for race cars where power is sometimes hard to connect to:

https://racetoolsdirect.com/product/...-timing-light/

Another great corded option with some nice features:


https://racetoolsdirect.com/product/...-timing-light/

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Buy it from Aaron. They are both good lights, and look at the great job
he's doing with the podcast. J.R.

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I thought about a self powered timing light but every review says they are not bright enough

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I could use one as well as I do not have a good place to get power from. The reviews don't look good.

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I bought the Flaming river battery powered one it's definitely not bright enough in the day light went back to my trusty craftsman 2134

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I have an old Sears/Penske 244-2138 and it works fine with my MSD 6AL ignition boxes.

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Glad I looked at this thread. I will put a power point in engine bay to check timing. It will be switched and fused. Thanks

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larry what is apower point

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I may have used the wrong words but to me it's a place to pick up (+) side of battery.

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The flaming river is a good light and plenty bright enough. I bought a second one and don't use the Snap On anymore due to no convenient power point in the engine compartment

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For a power point I bring a little 12 volt Battery with me . I have a 16 volt battery in the car don't think i can use that for the timing light anyway .

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i got a innova 3551 light under 30 dollars amazon free shipping
works great
brighter than all 6 of my other timing lights

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The old Craftsman 2134 works for me with an MSD. I just connect the (+) lead of the timing light to the low voltage (+) side of the coil.

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My old Sears light has been getting dimmer and dimmer . Checked the DOB on my drivers license and made an appointment with my eye doctor . He fixed me right up.

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The friends all drill a hole in the firewall, insert a rubber tire valve stem, and then solder a wire to the valve core. then put a plastic cap on and you have a safe 12V source.