Subject: Re: Craftsman Timing Light (Inductive vs Advance)
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In article <1dp39kINNbcb@uwm.edu> rom@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Rommy) writes:
>I have recieved $100 of certificates from Sears for their out of court
>settlement. With the $100 I plan to but a Craftsman Timing Light but I have
>never used a timing light & don't know which is the best type to purchase. The
>choices are a chrome Advance light (around $65) & the black plastic Inductive
>light ($35). I will primarily be using the light on a 1968 Camaro & the Titanic( a 1976 Ford LTD wagon with HEI). But I may use it on later cars if this
>matters in the choice between the two models of lights. I don't know is the
>difference between the two that the Inductive unit can be used on computer
>controlled engines & the Advance unit cannot.
>Specifically what would I be getting by spending almost double for between the
>2 units & is the price worth it in your opinion.
>Also I will be choosing between one of 3 engine analyzers they have. All of
>them have dwell, tach, & RPM capabilities. Their prices are $35, $45, & $70 for
>the digital unit. Any opinion on the guage type vs fully digital analyzers.
I'd bet you a dollar that the "advance" unit is
inductive pickup as well. The advance unit will allow you to set
the total advance (max mechanical advance) on a flywheel
that isn't degreed. Say you want a total advance of 38
degrees, and all the advance is in by 3500 RPM (and your
flywheel is marked only in the typical 0-12 degrees). Simply
set the 'light for 38 degrees, rev the motor to 3500,
and adjust the timing notch to '0'...ends up being much
better than setting timing at idle!
--Ken
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