High-performance inductive timing light equipped with a high-brightness linear xenon flash tube, this tool provides clear visual feedback, making ignition timing adjustments more intuitive and effective. With its high-voltage line induction clamp, this timing light allows you to accurately clip onto the first cylinder's high voltage wire, ensuring precise timing adjustments.
Ergonomic Design for Comfortable Handling
- Ergonomic Design: Pistol-grip handle provides a comfortable hold, reducing fatigue during extended use.
- Focused Lamp Head: Square-shaped lamp housing delivers concentrated light with reduced scattering, ensuring timing marks are clearly visible.
- Vent and Mounting Holes: Built-in holes help with heat dissipation and also allow convenient hanging or storage.
- Durable Housing Material: Made from high-strength ABS plastic, lightweight yet impact-resistant, suitable for workshop and outdoor environments.
- Clear Identification: Marked with “TIMING LIGHT” on the body for easy recognition and to avoid confusion with other diagnostic tools.
The Strobe Timing Light Equipped with Inductive Pickup Clamp
- Inductive Pickup Clamp: The timing light detects high-voltage pulses from the spark plug wire through electromagnetic induction, with no need to cut or disconnect wires – safer and easier to use.
- High-Intensity Lamp Head: Equipped with a bright Xenon bulb, delivering strong strobe flashes that remain visible even under daylight conditions.
- Trigger Switch Control: Convenient trigger-style switch on the handle allows quick on/off operation, enabling simple one-handed use during engine testing.
- DC Power Supply: Powered directly from the vehicle’s 12V battery with alligator clips, ensuring stable performance.
Application
SISCO timing lights are primarily used in the automotive and engine-related industries, including car repair and maintenance, motorcycle and small engine tuning, diesel and two-stroke engine testing, as well as performance tuning in racing and modification sectors. They help technicians and enthusiasts accurately set ignition timing to ensure efficient and stable engine operation.
Motorcycle
Small Engine Servicing
Two-stroke Engine Testing
Automotive Repair
| Model | SISCO-TL-ZC100 |
| Input Voltage | 12V |
| Trigger Point | Outside the high voltage coil of first cylinder |
| Induction Size | 10mm |
| Working Temperature | 0-40℃ |
| Speed | 200-10000r/min |
| Light Source | Xenon bulb |
Q1: What is a timing light?
A1: A timing light is a diagnostic tool used on internal combustion engines to check and adjust ignition timing. It produces a strobe light that flashes in sync with the spark plug firing, making timing marks on the engine’s crankshaft or pulley appear "frozen." This allows mechanics or enthusiasts to see if the spark is occurring at the correct point in the engine cycle and adjust it for better performance, efficiency, and smooth operation.
Q2: Why do I need a timing light?
A2: You need a timing light to make sure your engine's spark plug fires at the correct moment in the combustion cycle. Proper ignition timing improves fuel efficiency, engine power, and smooth operation, while preventing problems such as knocking, poor acceleration, overheating, or even long-term engine damage.
Q3: How does a timing light work?
A3: A timing light works by sensing the ignition pulse from a spark plug and flashing a strobe light in sync with it. When aimed at the timing marks on the crankshaft pulley or flywheel, the rotating marks appear “frozen,” allowing mechanics to check whether the spark occurs at the correct point in the engine cycle and adjust the ignition timing if needed.
Tips: Can a timing light help diagnose engine problems?
Yes. A timing light can do more than just set ignition timing; it can also help diagnose certain engine problems. When you aim the light at the timing marks, the strobe should appear steady. If the marks jump around, flicker, or drift, it may point to issues such as a worn distributor, faulty ignition coil, bad spark plug wires, or irregular firing in the ignition system. A weak or inconsistent flash from the timing light itself can also indicate misfiring cylinders or poor spark delivery. In this way, a timing light not only verifies correct ignition timing but also helps identify hidden ignition or engine performance problems.
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