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Old 04-26-2007 | 12:43 PM
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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.
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Old 04-26-2007 | 01:01 PM
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Ferret Instruments makes them for SnapOn. I went to Napa and bought the Ferret less than half what it was on the Snapon truck
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Old 04-26-2007 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388
Ferret Instruments makes them for SnapOn. I went to Napa and bought the Ferret less than half what it was on the Snapon truck
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?
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Old 04-26-2007 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 38KV
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
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:20 PM
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Thanks Rob!
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Old 04-26-2007 | 05:27 PM
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Old 04-27-2007 | 12:34 PM
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So, are you guys saying the Craftsman lights are crap? Or, are they just inaccurate with MSD type ignition?
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Old 04-28-2007 | 08:01 AM
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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
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Old 05-03-2007 | 06:44 AM
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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.
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Old 07-28-2007 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunderstruck
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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