Any Good Ideas How to Substitute a Lost Timing Light Adaptor (spring thing)?

Dibbons · Sep 1, 2025

Need to find something around here I can use to hook up old school timing light which is without the spring adaptor that went from the spark plug to the spark plug wire so a spot would be available for the timing light. Thank you for any ingenuous ideas.

pnora · Sep 1, 2025

Just slide a paper clip along either the plug or cap terminal boot. You do not need a spring, just something to make contact with the terminal.

WileE · Sep 1, 2025

Take a spark plug to the hardware store. Get a spring that will fit onto the spark plug tip. Snip the spring hook off the end.

RemCharger · Sep 1, 2025

A newer vehicle coil pack ignition boot might work

Unkle Krusty · Sep 1, 2025

I just recycled my old timing light, and bought a new one. So sorry, you are too late. But I do like the new unit, that has a clip to go over the plug wyre. Test yours, it may be like mine and not work.

BeepBeepRR · Sep 1, 2025

Here is a good idea... Use your old one as parts or use this one to fix yours.

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WileE · Sep 1, 2025

I still have that style timing light. Gotta be 55 or so years old.

Any Good Ideas How to Substitute a Lost Timing Light Adaptor (spring thing)?

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