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Iggy 04-26-2007 12:43 PM

Can't really do it at home.
The spacing between degree marks are dependant on the diameter of the balancer. The larger the diameter the wider the spaces. I can't see how the degree tapes you can buy are accurate on different size balancers.
To do it accurately the balancer needs to be pulled and scribed while in a dividing head.

Strip Poker 388 04-26-2007 01:01 PM

Ferret Instruments makes them for SnapOn. I went to Napa and bought the Ferret less than half what it was on the Snapon truck:drink:

38KV 04-26-2007 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 2106981)
Ferret Instruments makes them for SnapOn. I went to Napa and bought the Ferret less than half what it was on the Snapon truck:drink:

I bought a Ferret 84 yesterday!
Haven't tried it on MSD yet, but it worked great on a Thunderbolt IV.

Does anyone know if it works on MSD?

Strip Poker 388 04-26-2007 04:35 PM


Originally Posted by 38KV (Post 2107089)
I bought a Ferret 84 yesterday!
Haven't tried it on MSD yet, but it worked great on a Thunderbolt IV.

Does anyone know if it works on MSD?

Thats the same one I have and it works on MSD ,both my cars and the Hustler Ive use it on no problems:drink:

38KV 04-26-2007 05:20 PM

Thanks Rob!

Strip Poker 388 04-26-2007 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by 38KV (Post 2107305)
Thanks Rob!


:drink:

AGGRAVATION28 04-27-2007 12:34 PM

So, are you guys saying the Craftsman lights are crap? Or, are they just inaccurate with MSD type ignition?

Thunderstruck 04-28-2007 08:01 AM

I borrowed a friends craftsman adjustable light and a snap on adjustable light. Put both lights on the same motor and they read the same. I set the total timing at 3000 rpm, not the base timing. That should eliminate the multiple spark issue from the Crane HI-6M

carney 05-03-2007 06:44 AM

I have used a sears light for 20 years the same light and it looks it . and works great. mds says to not use dial back lights as this was said before . I guess use what ever works best for who ever.

MikeyFIN 07-28-2007 05:00 PM


Originally Posted by Thunderstruck (Post 2109106)
I borrowed a friends craftsman adjustable light and a snap on adjustable light. Put both lights on the same motor and they read the same. I set the total timing at 3000 rpm, not the base timing. That should eliminate the multiple spark issue from the Crane HI-6M

Like you said...
IMO those that run into problems with an adjustable light and MSDīs donīt set their timing at 3000+rpm.


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