Timing light

[MTRHEAD]

My timing light just quit, and I’m looking for a replacement to check the ignition timing on my Yamaha Superjet MX bikes, and high rpm kart motors

Most timing lights on the market wont work correctly, as they aren’t an inductive style light. Even then, it has to be an excellent quality component, or the sampling rate is too slow, and the light fizzles out while testing at high rpm. Does anybody have any recommendations; what do you guys use?

 

[Harbor]

I use a Matco and not had that issue but don't check beyond about 7k. It has detachable leads but the connector inside the gun has come loose somehow and threading the leads on pushes the pins back up into the gun. That happened pretty quick after purchase, need to try and fix that.

Only ever used Snap On prior with out any issues

 

[Iconicsuperpoop]

I just unplug the boot, lick my fingers, and count while trying to hold on.

Matco and snap on are both good for this use.
Harbor, talk to your Matco rep. Mine is awesome, and can usually pull strings, if needed. If not, I'd be glad to open her up and fix it for you.

Happy holidays people. Gotta go sight in the Barrett for when that sleigh goes by. Fresh venison for breakfast.........

 

[OCD Solutions]

I've posted about the Innova 5568a unit prior but it suffers some of the same issues you have mentioned at higher RPM, even in 2 stroke mode.
http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?thre...sional-digital-timing-light-with-case.170798/

So far the best unit for high RPM testing seems to be the good old vintage Sears special.

 

[Vortex]

I use an Actron dial back timing light, mostly use that on old cars though. Never had a problem with it.

 

[Iconicsuperpoop]

^^^^ Did yours^^^ come in the yellow plastic blow molded case with 5 other testers (fuel pressure, vacuum,etc.)?
I have one also. (didn't want to mention non top brand poop that works)

 

[Vortex]

Nah just bought it individually. Although I use their fuel pressure/vacuum gauge as well and it's a solid work horse. Should mention I have not tried the Actron light on a 2 stroke

 

[OCD Solutions]

After much disappointment in my Innova Digital timing light, I ordered and just received a Hella Inductive Timing Light (7023) from Australia.
I'll see if I can get a chance to test run it this weekend and report.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HELLA-TIMING-LIGHT-WITH-STROBOSCOPE-FOR-PRECISE-TIMING-7023/292328779100?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[stefan]

After much disappointment in my Innova Digital timing light, I ordered and just received a Hella Inductive Timing Light (7023) from Australia.
I'll see if I can get a chance to test run it this weekend and report.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/HELLA-TIMING-LIGHT-WITH-STROBOSCOPE-FOR-PRECISE-TIMING-7023/292328779100?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

did you get a chance too test this ?

 

[OCD Solutions]

did you get a chance too test this ?

I have not but other's who recommended it are very pleased.

 

[MTRHEAD]

I have not but other's who recommended it are very pleased.

I use it frequently. Works real good on normal car motors too

 

[OCD Solutions]

I finally got to try it out today and ended up going back to the Innova light. I wasn't impressed.

The Innova light had much longer leads and it functioned right up to 5900 RPM where the Hella was sketchy after 5000.