Timing light suggestions?

[BLK 68 R/T]

Looking for a timing light that will work with MSD Ignition and a Firecore dizzy. Any suggestions?

[Bad B-rad]

I have an OTC made one,I think its from the SPX line of tools, and I think it's called a "BLACK LIGHT"
The light is extra bright, its sweet, and has the advance knob on the back of the gun.

I also have an old craftsman, and a chrome 'Penske", all work ok, but I like the OTC's extra bright light it is very easy to see, even in direct sunlight.

[Bad B-rad]

I am very surprised they don't have a timing light app, for these i-phone/smart phones, LOL!!!
Good luck with your search!!!

[BLK 68 R/T]

Thanks, I'll check them out.

[Bad B-rad]

Here is the "Black light"


https://www.ebay.com/i/362272388330?chn=ps



And DAM have times changed, 15 years ago I paid 150-170 bucks for this light off the tool truck.

For $50, I don't think you can go wrong, again, the reason I like it is the brightness of the light.
But any light will work fine I am sure.

[BLK 68 R/T]

Been doing lots of online research, seems none of the dial back lights work with MSD.

[Bad B-rad]

I honestly, never used the dial/timing feature,just left it on 0, but I totally see your issue.



Here is an MSD one from jegs, it is pricey, but it works.

http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD-Ignition/121/8992/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710660783&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=aud-391305285814:pla-208406896871&CATARGETID=230006180037474382&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqzWBRC_ARIsABSMVTNeOhTs5e6T2LolF-nvkDqhIdoNP0M7TQiS5M9vLyIjOvoHHJBHFZgaAiuNEALw_wcB



This is another MSD made one, it is self powered, and makes the first one look like a deal!!!!
http://www.jegs.com/i/MSD/121/8991/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710892279&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=aud-391305285814:pla-208406896871&CATARGETID=230006180037474382&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnqzWBRC_ARIsABSMVTPHOFxOKJG3d2bbK0NiaByLpH3PTW4YQa3d0TuEn_zai6PPPhtgQSsaAuSmEALw_wcB

[Bad B-rad]

If it is easy enough to disable the MSD  and use regular spark ignition  maybe set timing with regular cheap timing light, then re connect the MSD ignition. It may be a way of saving some cash on an MSD timing light.
As long as it is not a PITA to switch the MSD on and off.




Just found this its 100% MSD compatible:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g1059-13/overview/



Now for $50 bucks I do not think you will find any cheaper then that.

[Nacho-RT74]

https://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-5568-Pro-Timing-Light-Tool/dp/B000EVU8J8

it works for DIS and points, and gets voltimeter and tach.

I'm not really sure about Multi spark systems thought

[Nacho-RT74]

and sometimes you can get it used on a good price:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/INNOVA-5568-Pro-Timing-Light-with-Tool-Case/183159717550?epid=656781027&hash=item2aa52b7eae:g:niAAAOSw629awsCT


I did, on $65 or so a year ago... working perfect

[BLK 68 R/T]

Thanks Nacho. I did some more research on that light, an innova rep. said none of their timing lights are compatible with MSD.

[Nacho-RT74]

oops, well, ok... sorry, didn't have time to check it before post.

[68CoronetRT]

The Snap-On timing light works good with MSD boxes and you can pick them up for fairly cheap. Dial back digital.