How to hook up timing light

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GTV4EVR

Discussion Starter · Sep 10, 2007

My GTV has the battery in the trunk. Where is the best place to get power for the timing light? Do I connect it directly to the alternator? Any place I can find 12 volts? Does it matter?

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BlpltGTV

· #2 · Sep 10, 2007

I'd try the positive cable on the starter for the hot side, and a solid ground for the cold.

Will

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GTV4EVR

Discussion Starter · #3 · Sep 10, 2007

I'll see if the cables are long enough. I find I can't see the pointer from the passenger side.
The alternator isn't a good place for the hot side?

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Bill S

· #4 · Sep 10, 2007

Starter, alternator, + side of the coil should be fine too.

Bill

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papajam

· #5 · Sep 10, 2007

The timing light power source does not have to be from the vehicle. A spare battery sitting on the ground to power the light will work just as well.

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GTV4EVR

Discussion Starter · #6 · Sep 10, 2007

Thanks folks!

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