It is a pain, isn't it? I've been toying with the idea of putting a
pointer on the top and/or using a different cylinder. Haven't really
thought it out..... Anyway I seldom stay with the initial adjustment by
the light.
CR
Tony Woodruff wrote:
>
> Now I must ask: What were they thinking putting the timing marks on the
>bottom of the engine! Up on top to do an adjustment, down underneath to see
>the results!
>
> Thanks to everyone.
>
> - Tony -
>
> >>> <REwald9535@aol.com> 10/15/99 10:09:22 PM >>>
> In a message dated 10/15/99 10:31:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> tonyw@mailmedia.com writes:
>
> > Anybody have any ideas on a way to use a regular timing light on a positive
> > ground car?
> >
> > My Sears timing light is VERY clear that it's only to be used on a
> negative
> > ground car. My 67 MGB, of course, isn't!
> Use it the same way you would use it on a negative ground car. Red lead to
> (+), and black to (-) The only difference is the red lead will be connected
> to a ground point (positive ground remember?) and black to a "Hot".
> Even if you get it backward every timing light I have ever seen is idiot
> proof. (When half asleep preping for a race I've connected a few backwards)
> If no flash recheck the leads and reverse if necessary.
> Rick Ewald
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