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26 Nov 2014 18:51
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Hi all. Looking for a decent timing light. I borrowed a friends old one and loved it. It did not have the inductive clamp but the old fashioned clamp. Do the inductive ones work well on non-copper core sparkplug wires? Anyone try the harbor freight one?

This is the one I used. He won't sell it to me though!

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Re: Good timing lights

26 Nov 2014 19:55
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Yes, the inductive type will work. Just don't buy CHINESE JUNK
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Re: Good timing lights

26 Nov 2014 19:57
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I didn't realize it, I just made a funny.
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Re: Good timing lights

26 Nov 2014 19:57
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swest wrote: Yes, the inductive type will work. Just don't buy CHINESE JUNK
I don't know anything left that isn't Chinese junk...... :huh:

I bought a cheapo inductive pickup light 45 years ago with a plastic case and it still works. Bottom line is most people who are not pro mechanics only use them once every ten years or so.
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Re: Good timing lights

26 Nov 2014 20:02
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Hell, that's the first thing I pick up when in doubt.
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Re: Good timing lights

26 Nov 2014 20:18
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI use one like this. I bought mine used - cheap, and works great. Just be sure to get one with the inductive pickup. Ed

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Re: Good timing lights

26 Nov 2014 20:25
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You can even see if the spark is intermittent by holding it and watching the flashes. A must for every tool box.
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Re: Re:Good timing lights

28 Nov 2014 05:39
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Well I snagged this one yesterday. Gf dragged me out shopping so I dragged her to Sears. :).

I think it was on sale for 10 more than harbor freight. I know craftsman can be hit and miss and isn't what it used to be, but figured I'd give it a try.

m.sears.com/craftsman-advanced-timing-light/p-00914065000P

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Re: Re:Good timing lights

28 Nov 2014 06:00
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You won't be sorry and it will last for years. You can watch it and see if one plug isn't firing all the time. Like my mentor always said, "The man with the tools, gets the job."
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Re: Re:Good timing lights

02 Dec 2014 18:26
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I have my old craftsman from 86. Tach n meter too. Tried to give to my brother but he gave it back ten years later. So...I have a feeling he will need it back soon enough.
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Re: Re:Good timing lights

02 Dec 2014 18:27
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God, the price on some things gets cheaper. I'm sure I paid a good penny. L.p.
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Re: Re:Good timing lights

05 Dec 2014 15:52
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well, depends what brand...im sure craftsman isnt that great compared to others. its not something i use often but when i do i want it to work.

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