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Old 11-07-2009, 05:00 PM
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Actron Timing light?

Has anyone had experience with this brand before?
here's the timing light im thinking of buying!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BSY9J4

Tell me what you guys think!
thank you!
Old 11-07-2009, 05:17 PM
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I got their model with tack and digital advance/retard at the push of a button. I was skeptical at first because of the name but I actually like it. No tach on the truck so this helps out a lot. It even has a flashlight mode. It was about $90 though for this one.
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I have the harbor freight one with the advance dial. I like mine.
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I have had two the 2nd one is plain with a light it works good, just don't drop it that is what killed the 1st one.
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I have the fancier actron with the tach, digital display and advance, the expensive one at Oreilly's. Works great for what I've needed it for.
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I'm going all over this forum reviving things

So, I'm getting a timing light and doing this myself..

I found a simple light, no advance anything.. but from what I understand the pulley has the markings on it that I can use to advance or retard the timing... Is this correct? Am I correct in saying that i DON'T need a fancy light with advance options?

Thanks !
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Just a basic light is all you need.
Yardsale- $5-$10
Old 05-31-2014, 08:54 PM
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Tach-Timing Light Combo OR Separate Basic Timing light and Tach-Dwell Analyzer?

Hi guys,

I'm debating whether to get:

Digital Combined Timing light and Tach (
Actron CP7529"><span style=Actron CP7529" /> Actron CP7529">Actron CP7529
) for $78, OR

Getting basic Inductive Timing light (
Actron CP7527"><span style=Actron CP7527" /> Actron CP7527">Actron CP7527
) AND Tach-Dwell analyzer (
Actron CP7605"><span style=Actron CP7605" /> Actron CP7605">Actron CP7605
), Total of $58

I like the simplicity and reliability (i.e., if timing light breaks I still have the tach) of the "basic" ones, but I also like the space-saving of the combo.

Have you got first-hand experience with any of the above that I should take into consideration?

TIA
Old 05-31-2014, 09:49 PM
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I dont have experience woth these, but wanted to share my thought. I purchased a cheapo one. 25 bucks or something. Everytime I use it I have to wrap the induction loop with alum. foil. So my advice is make sure these are properly designed and built.
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