Dial -Back Timing Light Suggestions

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by DasRottweiler, Jul 11, 2018.

  1. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    Looking for a good unit. Dial-back a must, tach feature nice ,but not required. Not high end, middle of the road dependable timing light. Thanks, Jim
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Jim, wish Sears still made them. This looks like a nice light for the money,

    https://www.ebay.com/p/Equus-Innova-3568-Digital-Timing-Light-Iv3568/1611867614?iid=163114321479&_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=2&asc=44040&meid=45b6aba5a32d44098273608915813910&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=12&sd=192007039883&itm=163114321479&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

    Reviews look good on Ebay, but I would google "Equus-Innova-3568-Digital-Timing-Light reviews" and see what other people think. Do a little research.

    This may help,

    https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-timing-...MIkfS888qX3AIVh4izCh201weOEAMYASAAEgKJoPD_BwE
     
  3. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    Yup, I'll look further. I have only browsed Summit, and googled abit. Price is about what I would like to spend, don't need anything too pricey/high end. Ty, Jim
     
  4. 436'd Skylark

    436'd Skylark Sweet Fancy Moses!!!!!

    There's a lot of info and misinformation on timing lights regarding digital ignition boxes. I can say my cheap summit branded dial back light doesn't like it. I used to use a separate battery to run the timing light but that doesn't seem to work any more. So be aware if your planning on using a CD box.
     
  5. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    Good to know, no box now , but planning on programmable box in future. ..Jim
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Both my Sears light and Snap-On light don't seem to mind my MSD Digital 6 box. I have heard of problems, but not experienced any myself.
     
  7. sriley531

    sriley531 Excommunicado

    My Innova (I think) light doesn't like my MSD box under a certain rpm. Wasn't a very expensive one though.
     
  8. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

  9. DasRottweiler

    DasRottweiler -BuickAddict-

    The Innova's look good, but after reading comments and questions/answers at Summit for Innova 3568 , I don't know. Innova claims they won't work with MSD boxes but there are plenty of comments to the contrary. Looks to be a roll of the dice.
    Looked at MSD light. Pricey, but no advance features, ? Still looking, Jim/Rott
     
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2018
  10. B-rock

    B-rock Well-Known Member

    I like the idea of a timing light with a tach on it. Make setting the advance a 1 person job.
     

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