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Dialback timing lights, hookup check
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Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:25 am ]
Post subject:  Dialback timing lights, hookup check
Warning-
Do not accidentally hook the + cable to the wrong (ie dizzy) side of the coil when looking for a 12V feed. When you crank the engine, the timing light will go BANG. :cry:
This happened coz my mate's car had no other easy way to get to 12V+, and I picked the wrong coil terminal. His car has a Gemini starter and all the connections covered.

So I've just bought another (innova 3568).
In future I will use my spare 12V battery for powering it.

[edit] bought here-
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Innova-Digit ... 3aaed16a73

[edit 2] I pulled the old one apart, nothing obvious is burnt. I will keep it for parts (display, strobe lamp, cables).
Author:  slide [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 10:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dialback timing lights, hookup check
Yes, I always use a spare battery if it's a Mini or the battery's in the boot.

BTW Dial back timing lights do not work with MSD type CDI ignition systems - the multiple sparks interfere with the light and cause them to be inaccurate.They will usually be off by 4 or 5 degrees at 36 degrees advance. MSD recommend using a 'bare-bones' indictive light and even then you might want to isolate the power supply to the light by utilizing a spare battery or another car pulled up along side your vehicle to power the timing light.
Author:  goodie [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dialback timing lights, hookup check
That's a bugger Kev :shock: , i'm sure that would of pi$$ed you no end ,anytime that i've used my timing light i have connected it to main battery pole on the solenoid and clip the earth to the earth strap .
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Dialback timing lights, hookup check
All good, the car's owner is going me halves. :)

Whoever fitted his Gemini starter has wired it direct, they didn't keep the Lucas solenoid up top like most folks do.
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