Mystery lite: Timing, trouble lite or what???
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I've tried hooking up to a 6v and 12v battery. There is really no way to connect it to high tension ign wires. I've never seen it so much as even blink one time.
It is hand held and has a very strong looking magnifying lens (i removed) and a spiral lite 'bulb'. See pics. ONLY 2 wires that plug into the hand held unit like a sparrk plug cable end with aligator clips on the OPPOSITE end of the wires that must connect to something. There is also what appears to only RESEMBLE a Firestone logo (see pic). Otherwise absolutely NO markings whatsoever, not even on the peculiar spiral lite bulb. What is it???
Posted on: 2016/12/9 14:45
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
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Simple, cheapie Xenon timing lamp, powered by the high tension when the plug fires. It just connects in series with the #1 spark plug. They work just fine, as accurate as anything, major downside is a not-very-bright flash of light.
Posted on: 2016/12/9 16:18
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Re: Mystery lite: Timing, trouble lite or what???
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...I'm curious too so hope someone comes along with knowledge of old style timing lights... Howard (HH56), I could tell you something about timing lights. It is rumored that the arc of my first self-made stroboscope (~ 20,000V) jumped between my teeths. The thin housing of a popgun had been a bad choice (see below). But now to the timing light in question. As always you're spot on. What we see is a vintage Sears Roebuck Automotive Allstate Timing Light Strobe Model 9080. Keith (PackardV8), nice find. sources image 1 - 5: eBay; item number 381761699326 image 6 : eBay; item number 262592314543 Click to enlarge!
Posted on: 2016/12/9 16:39
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The story of ZIS-110, ZIS-115, ZIL-111 & Chaika GAZ-13 on www.guscha.de
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I could tell you something about timing lights. It is rumored that the arc of my first self-made stroboscope jumped between my teeths. Gerd, we have something in common. My mother said I chomped on an extension cord when I was a toddler and was out for a spell. Probably why my mind is still scrambled to this day.
Posted on: 2016/12/9 16:51
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i was just about to say something about Sears. good find!
Posted on: 2016/12/9 16:56
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Aah! Experimenting with electricity at a young age - brings back many memories, some not so dear (LOL).
Posted on: 2016/12/9 22:03
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Posted on: 2016/12/10 10:45
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Oh, that's not bad. Try disconnecting the high voltage lead from a tv tube. Back in the days they were like a giant cap and even with the power turned off it was not a pretty picture, I'm glad I'm still here today.
Wes
Posted on: 2016/12/19 20:25
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YES!!! It is a timing light. And it works??? Thank u everyone for the info and Thank u Owen for indicating the series connexion.
Strange that i have never seen a timing light like this one before. Always something new to learn.
Posted on: 2017/1/11 20:35
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VAPOR LOCK demystified: See paragraph SEVEN of PMCC documentaion as listed in post #11 of the following thread:f
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=7245 |
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