timing light w/ advance recomendations

[gmonde]

so my snap on timing light of 20 years lost the magnet in the pick up during my dyno session(of coarse the biggest day of the winter) and replacement parts are not available
so what are you guys using for timing lights with advance ???,,also has to work with the msd digital 6al

[bykr]

I always thought your not supposed to use the advance timing lights on MSD stuff.

[Lee Valentine]

Advance timing lights are a no-no.

[richie 2]

pld school straight up units...

[Billy Nees]

I've used a Snap-on advance timing light for all of the years that I've been racing with almost every type of MSD ignition system. I haven't had any problems.

[Hacksaw]

I never use timing lights with an advance feature, don't trust them. I like the self battery powered units. Simple.

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I've used a Snap-on advance timing light for all of the years that I've been racing with almost every type of MSD ignition system. I haven't had any problems.

Didn't know they had timing lights during stone age.......lol

[Jeff Niceswanger]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I've used a Snap-on advance timing light for all of the years that I've been racing with almost every type of MSD ignition system. I haven't had any problems.

I recently used my old trusty 40 year old chrome steel case, non advance, Craftsman, against one of MSD's new battery powered units. Many times racers have came and borrowed my timing light because of its old relic status. I was surprised the MSD was brighter, and actually steadier, than mine. The new 8mm wires and the old lights don't like each other, as its hard to get the clamp to close tight. I have used wire ties sometimes to get them snug and functioning right.


MSD Ignition Self-Powered Timing Light
Part Number: 121-8991