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Timing light

Started by tturley, November 17, 2017, 09:46:44 PM

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tturley

Will all lights work on 6 volt or are they voltage specific
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TJ Hopland

Mine didn't work so I just hooked them to a spare batter or jump pack.   
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73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

tturley

Ah ha
Mine won't work either. I have a battery pack so I will try that.
Thank you
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1940 Lasalle model 5019
2011 Escalade platinum Edition
1995 Ford F-150
2015 Buick Enclave

The Tassie Devil(le)

Yes, you have to use an outside 12 Volt battery if using a powered timing light.

Using a simple inline one, doesn't require outside power.

Bruce. >:D
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'70 Ranchero Squire (RHD)
'74 Chris Craft Gull Wing (SH)
'02 VX Series II Holden Commodore SS Sedan
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1935 Ford 3 Window Coupe
1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
1937 Chevrolet Sports Coupe
1955 Chevrolet Convertible
1959 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon
1960 Cadillac CDV
1972 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe

las39

#4
Or get one of those like I did. Has batteries and can even work as a flashlight.
Only one lead to connect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SELF-BATTERY-POWERED-Inductive-Pick-Up-TIMING-LIGHT-Racing-Boat-Mower-Motorcycle/142574631481?hash=item21321c3a39:g:iVkAAOSwzJ5XWEaZ
1939 LaSalle 5027
1941 Chrysler Royal Coupe
1934 Oldsmobile F34
1976 Moto Guzzi Convert

tturley

I took Mr Hoplands advice and used my 12 power supply. The battery operated one looks very interesting though. I have a good snap on light that worked on 6 or 12 but someone must have borrowed it and we all know how that works.
Replaced with a cheap from HF
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1940 Lasalle model 5019
2011 Escalade platinum Edition
1995 Ford F-150
2015 Buick Enclave

TJ Hopland

Somewhere I think I have a snap on one that plugs into regular 120v.  Back then I always had the classic 'trouble' work light that had the extra socket in it so it wasn't a big deal to plug it in.   I quit using it because it wasn't inductive.  On old stuff it seemed you could always easily slide the boots back for access but newer wires don't seem to want you to do that. 
StPaul/Mpls, MN USA

73 Eldo convert w/FiTech EFI
80 Eldo Diesel
90 CDV
And other assorted stuff I keep buying for some reason

John Washburn CLC 1067 Sadly deceased.

Folks,

If you go on e-bay, and search for:

Snap On Timing Light 215 B

You can find this light. It works on both 6 and 12 Volt systems and is nice and bright. Make sure the seller guarantees it works.

I have more than one of these and really like them.

The Johnny

John Washburn
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1937 LaSalle Coupe
1938 6519F Series Imperial Sedan
1949 62 Series 4 Door
1949 60 Special Fleetwood
1953 Coupe DeVille
1956 Coupe DeVille
1992 Eldorado Touring Coupe America Cup Series