Engine Timing and The SUN
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Engine Timing and The SUN
What can I do to see engine timing at the track under the sun light, I tried it and it was almost impossible to set it. Any ideas? I tried making a bit of shadow with a cardboard but nothing I have an 8992 MSD timing light.
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Re: Engine Timing and The SUN
I am guessing it uses a Xenon bulb, the spectral output of which is valued because it is similar to that of the sun. Now this following suggestion is a wild guess -- meaning that I do not know if it will work for you -- but you might try duct taping in place different color filters over the timing light lens. I am assuming you do not have some form of color blindness to complicate matters.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orion-Color-Fil ... 43cf55a34b
There are also timing lights that are advertised as being visible in full sunlight.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orion-Color-Fil ... 43cf55a34b
There are also timing lights that are advertised as being visible in full sunlight.
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Re: Engine Timing and The SUN
I will try your idea Kevin, something is better than nothing at all and no I'm not color blind. LOL
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Re: Engine Timing and The SUN
Are you sure the timing light isn't just plain worn-out?
When I bought a Mac timing light, it was so much brighter than the elderly Craftsman it replaced I could hardly believe it. That Mac unit itself is now a thousand years out-of-production.
When I bought a Mac timing light, it was so much brighter than the elderly Craftsman it replaced I could hardly believe it. That Mac unit itself is now a thousand years out-of-production.
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Re: Engine Timing and The SUN
Howzit guys i know it is a old thread but put a piece of hose over your timing light it works like a tunnel and bringing the light closer to your pionters. Another i saw was changing the lens ,which is like a mgnifying glass to one that enlarges more giving more light. Ive never tried it but ive used the hose extension.
hope it helps you as wel
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hope it helps you as wel
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Re: Engine Timing and The SUN
Paint pointer and timing mark on balancer with a dab of bright day glow paint...
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Re: Engine Timing and The SUN
A long long time ago I saw the crew checking the timing on Bob Gliddens car in a hot Ennis, Texas sun. They had an old blanket they held over the mechanic to shield out the sun.
I use reflective pinstripe tape. I'm still using a roll I bought in 1978, but here's a link:
http://www.reflectivedecals.com/stripes.htm
http://www.reflectivedecals.com/stripes.htm