Author Topic: Need a timing light (Read 337 times)

cmayna · « **on:** September, 02, 2010, 02:03:22 PM »

My old Craftsman died and I need to replace it. What is being recommended these days? I see Craftsman has a "fancy" professional digital one with lots of buttons on the back. I'm still very use to the old school ones that have the single dial knob on the back.

AzPete · « **Reply #1 on:** September, 02, 2010, 02:08:05 PM »

I wouldn't know.....mine is of 1974 vintage, Sun brand I believe.....nothing but two wires and a trigger with the light. Still works.

abrahamfh · « **Reply #2 on:** September, 02, 2010, 02:12:29 PM »

I think I still have an old Craftsman from the late 80's stored somewhere in garage. Let me know if you want to use it and I can dig it up.

Midlife · « **Reply #3 on:** September, 02, 2010, 02:29:22 PM »

I bought an Actron timing light a few years ago (10?) with variable timing. Been good to me so far.

Teebone · « **Reply #4 on:** September, 02, 2010, 04:23:17 PM »

I have an Actron...been using it about 10-12 years..simple dial on the back..easy to use even for me..think it costs about 40-50 bucks when I bought it

Midlife · « **Reply #5 on:** September, 02, 2010, 05:27:54 PM »

Just went to the Aktron website...nothing at all like Vinny and I have in stock.

Starfury · « **Reply #6 on:** September, 03, 2010, 05:40:39 AM »

If you want something cool, a digital gun that displays rpm and lets you change advance is nice to have. That said, I still have a cheapo craftsman with nothing but a trigger.

gtscode · « **Reply #7 on:** September, 03, 2010, 09:26:04 AM »

I have this one and it works well. I really like to RPM on the back display while timing.

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-5568-Pro-Timing-Light-Tool/dp/B000EVU8J8

I paid a lot more than the Amazon price for mine!!! :cry :cry