How do I use the timing light on my Innova 3568?
Your timing light may be used on vehicles with 6-volt electrical systems by using the following connection procedure: 12-volt automotive battery required.
- Connect the RED battery clip to the positive (+) terminal of a 12-volt battery.
- Connect the BLACK battery clip to the negative (-) terminal of a 12-volt battery.
How does a digital timing light work?
Instead of a dial, these lights generally use a digital display screen with not just the amount of timing dialed back but also all kinds of other information. Instead of a traditional knob, these digital lights generally use up or down arrows to adjust the timing mark.
Will Innova timing light work with MSD ignition?
Well turns out my innova digital dial back light works fine with the msd…. While we haven’t used it for an MSD ignition yet, we just purchased the Innova 5568 light, and have used it with a Mallory Hyfire 685 ignition system, which is a multispark as well, and it works completely fine with it, no problems whatsoever.
Where do you hook up a timing light?
How to Hook Up a Timing Light
- Lift and prop the hood while the car engine is off.
- Disconnect the vacuum line from the distributor and plug it with the pencil tip.
- Grasp the red wire alligator clip on the timing light.
- Locate the black wire on the timing light and attach it to the negative battery terminal.
How do I connect my Innova timing light?
How do you adjust the timing on a distributor?
To adjust your timing, all you need to do is turn the distributor housing one direction or the other, depending on whether or not you want to advance or move back the timing. If the rotor turns clockwise, you’ll advance the timing by rotating the distributor counterclockwise, and vice versa.
What does the dial on the back of a timing light do?
Dial-back lights operate by delaying the light flash by the number of degrees indicated by the dial or on the digital display. Let’s say the engine requires 15 degrees of initial timing at idle.
Do you need a special timing light for MSD Ignition?
MSD ignition should be used with MSD timing lights. Also, consider if your engine is a four-stroke or two-stroke engine. Ensure that the timing light is compatible with your type of engine. You can also buy a light that is universally compatible to avoid some of these problems.
What is a dial back timing light?
The most common form of timing lights powered by a simple pair of clamps hooked to a 12-volt battery source. The next level up from a basic timing light is what is called a dial-back light. These timing lights use electronics to delay the onset of the spark based on how much delay is dialed in on the light.
What is the Innova 3568 digital timing light?
The INNOVA 3568 Digital Timing Light is a top-of-the line timing light with a precise split-screen digital LCD readout that displays tachometer and advance functions simultaneously.
Will the Innova 3568 work with a MSD E-curve distributor?
Will the Innova 3568 OR any of the Innova timing lights work with a MSD E-Curve Distributor with a MSD standard coil? Larry, Unfortunately none of our timing lights are compatible with MSD systems.
What RPM does the timing light work with?
This timing light works with most ignition systems (conventional, electronic and computer controlled systems – domestic and import) with a patented skip circuitry to test up to 9,990 RPM.