I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
07-30-2013, 01:21 PM
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I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
I have heard that some lights don't work with the 6 al I am looking at getting this one,
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ino-5568/overview/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ino-5568/overview/
07-30-2013, 02:24 PM
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Re: I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
I have this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/an...FWIV7AodowgACQ
Seems to work just fine with my MSD 6AL
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/an...FWIV7AodowgACQ
Seems to work just fine with my MSD 6AL
07-30-2013, 04:53 PM
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Re: I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
I would like one with a RPM Read out.
07-31-2013, 02:18 PM
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A plain old timing light with rotary timing dial works. and not too expensive.
I had a nice digital model with RPM read out, it worked too but I ran over it at the track years ago
I did not want to spend the money for another digital one.
I had a nice digital model with RPM read out, it worked too but I ran over it at the track years ago
I did not want to spend the money for another digital one.
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Re: I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
Maybe a dumb ? but how do you guys know what your rpms are echecking the timing? You have a helper?
08-01-2013, 06:24 AM
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Re: I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
I have a few external tachs for my chainsaws and small engines, I thought about that after I posted.
How is that actron light posted above, can't find many reviews about it.
How is that actron light posted above, can't find many reviews about it.
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08-01-2013, 08:12 AM
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I like mine. Seems plenty bright, the pickup is made out of metal and it has lasted about 2 years. I have used better but they were all at least $100, for the price I have not found anything better.
08-01-2013, 08:37 AM
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Re: I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
Have you tried it against any other light to see if the readings were the same with the 6al?
08-01-2013, 08:40 AM
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The only other light I have is non adjustable but they both had the same 0
08-01-2013, 09:33 AM
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08-02-2013, 02:20 PM
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Yeah I had researched them before, if you do a google search a lot of them come up as not working with MSD boxes, I ordered a Old sears light off the internet, which I researched and they are sup to be the most accurate light out there for msd.
08-05-2013, 09:08 PM
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I ordered a set of timing tapes from MSD for $5. I plan on testing my adjustable light vs my static light.
08-05-2013, 09:17 PM
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I got one that doesn't have a dial, My Balancer is degreed, they say the Model Light I Got is very accurate and is the one MSD recommends if you don't have there.
08-05-2013, 09:38 PM
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Sounds like you're good to go.
08-09-2013, 08:56 AM
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Re: I need a timing light that works with a MSD 6al, what to get?
Both Sears/Craftsman old time Lights seem to work and both read the same.
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