Timing light recommendation.

[Silverbullet]

I need to buy a new timing light and looking for recommendations. Should I just get a basic light or, one of these new multi-function lights that I probably won't know how to use? I do like the tach feature on the multi- function ones.
I hate to ask this question but... brand recommendations? One to avoid?

 

[threewood]

What type of ignition are you running? MSD and other multi spark options have issues with some dial back lights so read the descriptions. Snap-on is nice, some higher end Innova lights. I have an old Sears inductive light (no advance feature) that works well.

 

[eric383]

I like a dial back light so I can check for total advance, pretty simple to use and not too expensive. Two years ago I asked Santa for a Innova light with dial back and it can also display RPM. This is my favorite timing light.

 

[FrnkNsteen]

I like a dial back light so I can check for total advance, pretty simple to use and not too expensive. Two years ago I asked Santa for a Innova light with dial back and it can also display RPM. This is my favorite timing light.

I bought the Innova with those same features recently and really like it.

 

[PRND21]

I bought an Actron through Summit a few years ago on sale. Dial back, digital rpm, good light. Innovas maybe a little more compact, don’t know. Also have a 50 year old Sears that still works great.

 

[65Fury440]

I know a cheap guy that bought a Harbor Freight dial back light.
When I..er he checked it against a Snap On dialback, and 2 other old non dialback lights, it read 6 degrees retarded, so instead of the timing being set at 36 degrees, it was 42.
Don't be that guy. (found an old Mac light at a garage sale for $15 like new in the case.)

 

[Silverbullet]

Thanks for the help. I'm going to check out the Innova.

 

[INTMD8]

I have a digital Ferret, works great. Also has rpm readout which is nice for setting idle speed.

 

[hangn0ut]

Like said. Sears. 40+ years. Hell, I didnt buy it . It was handed down to me. Bout 40 years ago. Who knows about the ones they sell now? I would buy one at a garage sale or something. After i asked a few questions. "Hey lady, how old is this thing?" LOL.

 

[Ironbuilt]

My old Craftsman gave up the ghost last year and I went with the Innova Pro. For $100.00, you can't go wrong. I am very happy with the purchase.

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