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Old 01-03-2004, 07:03 PM
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I'm in the dark ages with my timing light. I would like to get a new one with the tach built in. What are you guys using? What is the most bang for the buck? Are there any other useful features to look for?

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Old 01-03-2004, 08:23 PM
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Any light with a dial or digital display to allow you to set the advance will be fine. I use a Snap-On light. A little pricey as are all Snap-On tools , but it's a real good light.

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Any light with a tach will show the rpm fairly accurately. The guns with the advance knob require the motor to run at a steady speed for accuracy, and some of the dials aren't calibrated all that well.

Your best bet is if you buy a cost-cutter light, to calibrate it yourself. Do so with a motor that has a timing tape on the damper, and run it up to 2500 steady.

At zero on the dial, it will be showing "direct" strobe (unaltered). Make a note of the reading at zero on the dial of where it is on the timing tape. Then at 5 on the dial, it should show exactly 5 less on the tape. At 10 on the dial, it should show exactly 10 less on the tape. Do this for every 5 degree increment on your gun and write the corrections on the side with a paint marker.
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I`ve had all of them and the best, as far as I am concerned , is the Snap On Tools MT2261 It`s a digital unit and is the most accurate light on the market.

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