6 volt timing light

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Does anybody know where a Guy can get a six volt timing light ?



I know how to hook up a 12 volt unit to do the job, but it seems a bit of a hassle to have to use two batteries, or pull up another car alongside to get the job done.



I'd just like to do it the old fashioned way they did it in the early fifties.



silverone.

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Ryan,



    you will see SUN timing lights showing up on eBay all the time for cheap. This one would do the job nicely. I have two Sun timing lights one standalone and one hooked to my Scope.



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTAGE-SUN-POWER-TIMING-LIGHT-MODEL-X-48_W0QQitemZ260318158919QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item260318158919#ht_500wt_0
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    An inexpensive 12v timing light will work fine on 6v car.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Yup as Ryan said he has one of those but wants to have one from the 6v era. One of my SUN lights is a bakelight work of art. Still does the job perfectly after 50 years and the Hudsons seem to appreciate it better.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    51hornetA wrote:
    Ryan,



    you will see SUN timing lights showing up on eBay all the time for cheap. This one would do the job nicely. I have two Sun timing lights one standalone and one hooked to my Scope.



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTAGE-SUN-POWER-TIMING-LIGHT-MODEL-X-48_W0QQitemZ260318158919QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item260318158919#ht_500wt_0



    Thanks Sean, I'll see if I can pick this one up.



    Ryan
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    51hornetA wrote:
    Yup as Ryan said he has one of those but wants to have one from the 6v era. One of my SUN lights is a bakelight work of art. Still does the job perfectly after 50 years and the Hudsons seem to appreciate it better.



    OK...I thought he was simply trying to avoid having to use a 12v battery with a 12v timing light. I didn't take away the thought that he wanted to get into using old tools. Again, a 6v car will usually trigger a cheapo 12v timing light. As they say, timing is everything. :D
  • Edwardjohnsr
    Edwardjohnsr Expert Adviser
    I have had success using a 12 volt timing light with a 6 volt lantern battery hooked up in series with the timing light power leads. This beats having to use a second 6 volt car battery.

    Ed
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I use a small dual voltage charger (6V / 12V) for my power source. Little bit lighter than the 12 battery, and its good enough for a 6V charge now & then.

    JC
  • Park_W
    Park_W Senior Contributor
    Edwardjohnsr wrote:
    I have had success using a 12 volt timing light with a 6 volt lantern battery hooked up in series with the timing light power leads. This beats having to use a second 6 volt car battery.

    Ed
    That's what I've been doing for quite a long time. It ain't vintage, but works fine. Doing the same thing for my "engine analyzer" (dwell, rpm, etc.)
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    51hornetA wrote:
    Ryan,



    you will see SUN timing lights showing up on eBay all the time for cheap. This one would do the job nicely. I have two Sun timing lights one standalone and one hooked to my Scope.



    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VINTAGE-SUN-POWER-TIMING-LIGHT-MODEL-X-48_W0QQitemZ260318158919QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item260318158919#ht_500wt_0



    Is your scope a vintage Sun unit as well '51, and is it the big floor standing unit I remeber seeing years ago when getting tune-ups on my '50 Merc's and also my six volt '55 Montclair ? It was kind of neat watching the blips on that thing, and seeing which one was the weakest. All them other guages on that thing probably helped the "mechanic" look a lot more professional too -- and of course justify a healthy price tag for the work. :-)



    Seemed like rocket science to the dumb kid I was then.



    silverone
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I have a self powered timing light. It works great and I only have to worry about getting tangled up in one wire, not three LOL!

    I think I paid less than $50 for one of these...
    http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=67/prd67.htm
    prd_sm_67.jpg
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    royer wrote:
    I have a self powered timing light. It works great and I only have to worry about getting tangled up in one wire, not three LOL!



    I think I paid less than $50 for one of these...

    http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=67/prd67.htm

    prd_sm_67.jpg



    Now that is a great item Matt. Thanks, Ron
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    royer wrote:
    I have a self powered timing light. It works great and I only have to worry about getting tangled up in one wire, not three LOL!



    I think I paid less than $50 for one of these...

    http://www.flamingriver.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=67/prd67.htm

    prd_sm_67.jpg



    Looks like a winner to me too. I'll have to see where I can grab one of these.



    ( update -- found one already--- its bought and on its way via Greyhound --- we don't fool around here !!! ) :)



    silverone
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    silverone wrote:
    Thanks Sean, I'll see if I can pick this one up.



    Ryan



    Snatched a more modern one out of the ether a few minutes ago, ( see previous post ), but still want the old school Sun one too. They make great conversation pieces, and neat shop displays, as well as usefull tools.



    silverone
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    I know what you mean. The newest tool I use is from 68 all my tools are my Dads and he built his toolkit during the late 50's and 60's. My Snap On scope is from 68 and my SUN timing lights are from early 50's. And they work perfectly so no need for new tools. Most new tools are junk anyway so I will stick to my old US made tools from the same era as my cars.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    silverone wrote:
    Snatched a more modern one out of the ether a few minutes ago, ( see previous post ), but still want the old school Sun one too. They make great conversation pieces, and neat shop displays, as well as usefull tools.



    silverone



    And where did you get it ? Ron
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    There are two types of timing light, one which runs in series with the spark plug wire, and the other which clips on to the outside of the wire, and uses an external battery. The first type emits a feeble red light, which is fine if you don't try and use it when the sun is shiniing. This type has the spark jumping internally, and is magnified by a reflector and lense. The second type uses a Xenon flash which is triggered by the induction from the plug wire, and powered by an external 12 volt battery(i.e. the vehicle's battery). Most of these will still produce a light of lesser intensity when connected with 6 volts, and about as handy as the first type, which needs no battery. Of course it is best to highlight the timing marks with white paint, whichever type you go for.

    Geoff.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Ron P wrote:
    And where did you get it ? Ron



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