Advance Timing Light
Set the distributor to fire at the top this is considered 0 degrees advance retarded.
Advance timing light. Let s say the engine requires 15 degrees of initial timing at idle. Many of these engines will also use a vacuum advance that advances timing during light loads and deceleration independent of the centrifugal advance. The innova advance timing light features a direct reading advance dial which adjusts from 0 60 degrees. With the engine running merely press the advance button on the innova light to advance the timing until the zero mark on the harmonic balancer lines up with the zero mark on the timing tab.
The distributor s centrifugal timing advance mechanism makes the spark occur sooner as engine speed increases. The trigger activated timing light s 60 degree advance dial makes it easy to read and adjust timing advance. The amount of timing displayed on the light is the initial timing. This timing light works with most ignition systems conventional electronic and computer controlled systems domestic and.
Just like other models from innova this timing light features a slim rotating barrel to provide users with an improved aim at the timing mark. The timing light features an led indicator light to insure proper hookup as well as a rubber nose to protect the unit from damage. This inductive timing light is an efficient yet straightforward way of checking for electronic advance retard diagnosing a no spark condition checking timing and more. An advance timing light has a dial on the back of it so that you can set it to the correct timing setting i e.
Whether you just want to check that the ignition system is all right or are aiming for maximum performance grab your timing light and let s get started. 60 advance dial makes it easier to read and adjust timing advance. This enables user to check base timing mechanical advance or retard and electronic advance or retard applications. How to use an advance timing light.
The timing of an engine comes from the angle of the crankshaft that the spark plug fires before after. A timing light is a great diagnosis tool but only if you get what is going on. The amount of timing displayed on the light is the initial timing. If you want to advance retard timing turn the crank an angle amount equal to what you want or place a timing tape and use a timing light.
With the engine running merely press the advance button on the innova light to advance the timing until the zero mark on the harmonic balancer lines up with the zero mark on the timing tab. Let s say the engine requires 15 degrees of initial timing at idle.