Old School Timing Light

I'm looking for an older timing light. Maybe Craftsman or other brand. My timing light has a dial retard on it and when I use it to set timing on my MSD6 system (and a locked distributor) it shows the timing retarding 4-6 degrees as the RPM goes up. I read that this issue can happen so I borrowed an old Craftsman timing light to verify the issue and timing was steady with the older timing light. I guess I need old school tools for old school builds. Let me know if anyone has one they want to sell. My buddy wouldn't sell me his.

I have a couple - $20 Ea

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Originally Posted by fastford

I'm looking for an older timing light. Maybe Craftsman or other brand. My timing light has a dial retard on it and when I use it to set timing on my MSD6 system (and a locked distributor) it shows the timing retarding 4-6 degrees as the RPM goes up. I read that this issue can happen so I borrowed an old Craftsman timing light to verify the issue and timing was steady with the older timing light. I guess I need old school tools for old school builds. Let me know if anyone has one they want to sell. My buddy wouldn't sell me his.

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Have you tried shooting timing with an MSD light?

I'm interested in your Craftsman light. I can't come and get it till next week if that's ok. MSD timing lights are almost $200 and the only time I've ever had this issue was with a locked distributor so I'd rather just go with a simple light for the rare occasion I'm working with a locked distributor. I already have a bunch tied up in the "fancy" timing light I have.

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Originally Posted by fastford

I'm interested in your Craftsman light. I can't come and get it till next week if that's ok. MSD timing lights are almost $200 and the only time I've ever had this issue was with a locked distributor so I'd rather just go with a simple light for the rare occasion I'm working with a locked distributor. I already have a bunch tied up in the "fancy" timing light I have.

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No problem - I've had both for many, many years. I am sure I can wait a little while longer...

If fastford passes I’m interested.