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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: 69kona on February 04, 2017, 05:50:36 PM

Title: Msd 6al .. Which timing light?
Post by: 69kona on February 04, 2017, 05:50:36 PM

Got my new msd dizzy hooked up to my 6al box . My normal non dial back light was not working. Borrowed a digital dial back snap on light .. It really doesn't seem steady when shooting the balancer . Timing jumps around.
Does it matter what light to use with a Msd box? Thanks guys


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Title: Re: Msd 6al .. Which timing light?
Post by: jimpen on February 04, 2017, 06:43:50 PM

I have never used anything special


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Title: Re: Msd 6al .. Which timing light?
Post by: J2 on February 05, 2017, 05:44:09 AM

Is your dizzy locked or mechanical advance? I've experienced the same thing when the rpm is to low especially with a mechanical advance.

Did you get the rpm up around 2500-3000? If not try it.

Title: Re: Msd 6al .. Which timing light?
Post by: 69kona on February 05, 2017, 11:30:48 AM

Quote from: jimpen on February 04, 2017, 06:43:50 PM

I have never used anything special


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So it shouldn't matter if it's a dial back or non dial back timing light ?



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Title: Re: Msd 6al .. Which timing light?
Post by: 427 wilder on February 05, 2017, 11:38:46 AM

Not sure about your timing light but, msd ignition systems require inductive lights to work properly.

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