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Strobe timing light.
philward:
I have my original strobe I had from the early 70s that was used in series in HT circuit - still works but not very clear strobe image ((I'm not as clear as I was in the early 70s!) - can you still get that type as not sure if it's the clip on HT lead connection that's the issue with the intermittent strobe image?
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tom400f:
As they say in Private Eye - WELL FANCY THAT!
I've just fitted the Newtronic ignition I bought from Trevor (firet49) so I bought this one.
It was £12.95 +£4.95 postage when I got it and the £19.95 postage in the current listing I assume is incorrect. Anyway, it works OK. Pick up is a little sensitive but I managed to get a good strobe even on 2/3.
I think it's one up from the cheapest. Does one need a rev-counter? F mark lines up when idle, advance mark lines up at 3k. Do we need more? Won't see much use in my case.
Electronic ignition itself seems great. I know people say points will never let you down etc etc, but, really, fed up with always fiddling with it ... ???
kevski:
I have the accuspark 8000 and it does the job perfectly well, as for points and condensers when mine start to get a bit naff on the 350 it will be electronic ignition straight away, can't be doing with any faffing around, and as buying points and condensers is a bit like an unlucky dip where quality is concerned now, i would rather have the modern reliability of electronic ignition.
tom400f:
--- Quote from: Trigger on March 09, 2018, 07:54:12 PM ---That is toooo much £££ for a strobe light. I am sure the last time I was visiting Watford classic cars, that they had them for less than a 20 pound note ;)
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Indeed. This looks like the best deal out there:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AccuSpark-Professional-S8000-Ignition-Strobe-Timing-Lamp-Light-/331737007734?hash=item4d3d110676
royhall:
--- Quote from: tom400f on March 11, 2018, 09:51:56 AM ---
--- Quote from: Trigger on March 09, 2018, 07:54:12 PM ---That is toooo much £££ for a strobe light. I am sure the last time I was visiting Watford classic cars, that they had them for less than a 20 pound note ;)
--- End quote ---
Indeed. This looks like the best deal out there:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AccuSpark-Professional-S8000-Ignition-Strobe-Timing-Lamp-Light-/331737007734?hash=item4d3d110676
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Looking at comments made elsewhere about this strobe, it still has the same problems as others mainly the inductive pickup can be very hit and miss. This is the same problem that I have with my existing Draper unit. Makes an easy 5 minute job into half an hour of frustrating fiddling. Have now bought a secondhand Gunson strobe that the reviews say has a rock solid pickup. When I get it, I will report back how good (or crap) it is. Same as this one but better condition https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GUNSONS-12-V-DC-TIMESTROBE-XENON-TIMING-LIGHT-AND-INDUCTIVE-PICK-UP/382399864099?hash=item5908cedd23:g:UF0AAOSwnHZYl0MQ
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