[Healeys] Timing light electrical
Bob Spidell
bspidell at comcast.net
Wed Jan 2 20:29:27 MST 2013
re: "I presume ground attaches to the frame"
Yup. Connect to something unpainted, like one of the P-clips on the wiring harness. I always use the big terminal on
the starter solenoid--the one that connects to the battery--for a power source. Don't let the clip contact the chassis
anywhere.
Also, if your timing light has a metal case it's probably 'hot;' i.e. if it touches the chassis you'll spark (unless you
have a special, 'positive ground timing light,' which I've never seen nor heard of). Either be very careful or wrap the
case with electrical tape, or both.
Bob
On 1/2/2013 7:18 PM, john spaur wrote:
> I have an inductive timing light. The car is positive ground. I presume ground attaches to the frame. What point in
> the engine compartment would be good to connect the negative voltage lead too? Would terminal A1 be good?
>
> It has been a long time since I used one.
>
> John Spaur
> Electrically challenged
>
>
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