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Post by Mashie Niblick on Nov 3, 2016 9:21:36 GMT -5
Hey guys...I want to add a timing light to my tool repertoire. I see a bunch of older ones on ebay that may or might not work. Is there something somewhat economical that could be picked up locally?
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Post by rickg on Nov 3, 2016 10:17:16 GMT -5
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Post by Scoutpilot on Nov 3, 2016 10:44:03 GMT -5
6 or twelve volt ?
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Post by rickg on Nov 3, 2016 11:20:38 GMT -5
A guy could run an aux 12v power supply when timing a 6v vehicle yes??
Check out my Sun 12-24v setup.. Cool..
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Post by jeffwho on Nov 3, 2016 12:04:17 GMT -5
Along these lines, and of course this is for well into the future, but what would you "jeepin-since-forever" types recommend for compression and vacuum testing? I think I actually have an old timing light, somewhere
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Post by redwilly on Nov 3, 2016 13:57:48 GMT -5
Just curious why some say a 12v timing light won't work on a 6v system. Other than maybe the bulb being a little dim what other effects would you expect to see. The pulse comes from the inductive pick up off the plug wire. I have used mine both hooked to a 12v battery and hooked to the 6v battery with no noticeable difference. Am I missing something?
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Post by Scoutpilot on Nov 3, 2016 14:49:22 GMT -5
Along these lines, and of course this is for well into the future, but what would you "jeepin-since-forever" types recommend for compression and vacuum testing? I think I actually have an old timing light, somewhere |
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Post by Scoutpilot on Nov 3, 2016 14:56:59 GMT -5
Just curious why some say a 12v timing light won't work on a 6v system. Other than maybe the bulb being a little dim what other effects would you expect to see. The pulse comes from the inductive pick up off the plug wire. I have used mine both hooked to a 12v battery and hooked to the 6v battery with no noticeable difference. Am I missing something? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 18:38:37 GMT -5
12v is ok, just park the wife's car next to the Jeep and run the power off her battery and the timing pickup off the Jeep, works great!.
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Post by Ryan_M on Nov 4, 2016 14:09:26 GMT -5
I have a D-cell battery powered 6V light I paid way too much money for as it was the only 6V one I could find - works great. I later acquired cheapo 12V light which works fine on my 6V systems. As others have mentioned the light is dimmer but it still works fine.
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Post by Mashie Niblick on Nov 5, 2016 7:31:42 GMT -5
I've been AWOL for a few days.
Harbor Freight? Dang it...I was just over there a few days ago. Didn't even think about them having one. Good to know that 12V/6V really doesn't matter.
Jeffers...I've got the compression tester and vacuum gauge. You are more than welcome to borrow them anytime. I haven't used the compression tester (knock on wood) in quite some.
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Post by bretto on Nov 7, 2016 17:38:26 GMT -5
Craigslist?
I just picked up an old Actron the other day off our local ads for $1.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 18:28:20 GMT -5
Check out pawn shops as well!
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Post by cline48 on Nov 7, 2016 21:09:16 GMT -5
I found this on a garage sale!  |
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Post by brucew on Nov 7, 2016 21:41:13 GMT -5
I found this on a garage sale! Nice set! I've got the same one, it was one of my very first tool purchases. That timing light doesn't care whether the vehicle is 6 or 12 volt, it uses power from the plug wire to make it work. Careful, though, it can bite! On the issue of whether a 12-volt timing light will work on 6 volts - Some will, some won't. I've had both kinds. BW |
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