Welcome To a new series, where I wil Test out some If the currently available timing lights, part 1 features the Innova 5568a model……
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@simonmenzies31425 күн бұрын
Ordering one from Amazon. Ordering the powerspark dizzy and leads today also, to go with my 0.7ohm coil. Only discovered this channel recently. Costing me a fortune! Haha Thanks for the review and videos.
@AGClassicCarTuning Жыл бұрын
I carry 3 strobes with me on my daily work. The Innova 5568a is my general 'go to' for perhaps 90% of the time. In general it's a great strobe, but all be it very slight, it does have a few of negatives. I do find that on certain unstable ignition systems it can 'play up' but that in its self is almost a diagnostic to prove that there is an electrical issue some where....(such as a cheap and nasty alternator for example, and you may see it flashing up 7000rpm at idle, with spark scatter). In which case I then switch to one of my other strobes with a manually operated retard function, to reduce the visual spark scatter. The second downside, is also at times a positive too..... the leads are pretty long and can get into a birds nest very easily. But as said the length can also become very useful for car types when the ignition timing marks are beneath the car and the extra cable length is needed (Old Jaguars being a great example). The final thing is that for some engine configurations the induction connector can be very near the exhaust manifold, so take care to keep checking on the induction connector and give it a cool down period if needed....because they do burn and they do warp. Also worthy of note is that there is pretty much no product support available in the UK, but support is given from overseas and replacement parts can be a bit pricey too. Overall though a great bit of kit!!
@troypowell16716 ай бұрын
funny my old one just died and was looking at this one to buy. did a quick search on here for a review and you were the first one to show up on my list.
@ACDodd6 ай бұрын
Cool!
@remybrooks-johnson314 Жыл бұрын
I've got one at work that has survived years of being abused at a garage! Great bit of kit
@tomharper Жыл бұрын
Love the cat at 0:33😼
@elesjuan6 ай бұрын
ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOM
@rsbharley4766 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, great timing as I am looking to buy one. Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers
@cmdr_scotty3 ай бұрын
awesome review! I just got one myself and can't wait to use it to dial in the mechanical advancement on my 87 CRX :)
@stan525 Жыл бұрын
nice to see all the functions i just got mine from amazon and i was not using it properly , now i know. thanks! good content
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to help
@Sgallagher9995 ай бұрын
Thank you for a great review. I have learned through many years of buying tools, do your homework. I know own a Innova 5568@👍👍
@barefootbandit1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review it was great this light has toolpro branding on it in Australia so I will be getting one
@supermario5871 Жыл бұрын
The conductor pivot broke on mine twice ...... other that that i do like it . At the moment i tape the spark plug conductor over the wire .
@teis79 Жыл бұрын
I have the same one and I actually love it!
@ChevyARt157 ай бұрын
Thorough review.
@tokecolding7568 Жыл бұрын
Just bought one, so was a bit nervous about your review. But sounds like it will work out okay. Looking forward getting some readings on my cooper from 1991.
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
Certainly the one I have is an excellent piece of kit and I like better than the snap on ones I have been using!
@4272005 Жыл бұрын
@@ACDodd Thanks for the review. Which features set this apart from the Snapon timing light you have?
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
@@4272005 this one has a dwell meter and a zero function a volt meter, I also think it’s a slightly smoother than the older snap on light I use.
@ptirom445 ай бұрын
You convinced me, I bought one to replace a Gunson. The turning knob to adjust timing wasn't great.
@ACDodd5 ай бұрын
I hope it serves you well
@vw_beachbuggybrookster2 ай бұрын
good video , need one of these as a replacement for my accuspark which is terrible
@tomthompson7400 Жыл бұрын
innova make great quality stuff , Ive a few lights made by them , and they just keep working.
@TornadoCAN99Ай бұрын
Nice review. Can you tell us where on the fuse box you connected to +12volts? Also, most timing light instructions state to use an external battery, not one running the engine. I have not found using the car battery to be an issue, but is it something to be concerned about?
@ACDoddАй бұрын
No concern, there is less electrical noise when using a separate battery. Use the connection on the fuse box which is ignition live, and a classic mini this is the connection that has the white colour wire attached to it.
@garylozowski1419 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@onepairofhands Жыл бұрын
great review - looks like a proper item
@teis79 Жыл бұрын
It certainly is
@tomfletcher38174 ай бұрын
the directions say to connect the timing light before starting the engine.
@elesjuan6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review mate. To be frank, I can't stand that the leads are removable. I've had 5 different brands of timing lights, all had removable leads, and that was the reason they all ended up in the bin. The damn plug stops making connection, rendering the entire device useless.
@ACDodd6 ай бұрын
I have also had broken wires in the units without plugs. The answer is we need to handle timing lights with care to maximise life.
@AGClassicCarTuning7 ай бұрын
Professional usage as a classic car tuner and I'm on my second inductance lead. First snapped near the pick up from fatigue and wear. Replacement pick up leads aheady starting to wear inside the inductor clamp after only 6 months....... Reported it to Innova, here is there response.....'Unfortunately, there is no warranty period on the cable within the clamp.'. Not a great approach to confidence in their quality.
@ACDodd7 ай бұрын
Good to know
@vw_beachbuggybrookster2 ай бұрын
were is the best place to buy one in UK cheers all sites i can find are all US
@ACDodd2 ай бұрын
I got mine from amazon
@DaveGoodman19597 ай бұрын
Hi there, do you know if this model can be used on my positive earth Morris minors. Thanks Merry Christmas 🎄
@ACDodd7 ай бұрын
I would use a slave battery, which is exactly what I do when tuning
@tommyinbrighton3 ай бұрын
@@ACDodd do pos earth systems need a different approach to timing.with a light? great review btw
@manueltrujilloleon1521 Жыл бұрын
where can i buy this model in uk? I can't find who sells this product.
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
I bought off Amazon, it was shipped from the USA
@SGastoina4 ай бұрын
Sold take my 100 dollars 💸 😂
@vepssm5 ай бұрын
Can i use on single cylinder engine please let know
@ACDodd5 ай бұрын
I have not tried that, but it should work using a slave battery
@perrytoone9793 Жыл бұрын
gr8 videos..can I use a viper vcs dry ignition coil which replaces lucas dlb 105 non ballast on a standard 1993 mini sprite electronic ignition..many thanks
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
The correct viper coil is the Viper VCE.
@perrytoone9793 Жыл бұрын
@@ACDodd gr8 always on hand many thanks keep up informative videos
@damnitdang7 ай бұрын
I set it to 4cylnder, and 0 degree,... checks ok.. then if I need to check it at 18 degreed, I just move it up to 18 and it adjust the light accordingly?
@ACDodd7 ай бұрын
Have you read the instructions with the timing light?
@damnitdang7 ай бұрын
@ACDodd yes.. I set the gun accordingly to it. I'm working on a honda d16. I set the gun to 4clinder. 4 cycle and 0 degrees..
@Wbroach244 ай бұрын
Is the green clip also just a ground?
@ACDodd4 ай бұрын
The 4th clip connects to the negative of the coil to give you dwell readings
@Wbroach244 ай бұрын
@ACDodd so I wouldn't need to use it on an HEI? My coil isn't like the one in the video. Edit: and thank you for the response.
@ACDodd4 ай бұрын
@@Wbroach24 dwell is usually used for contact breaker type systems
@Wbroach244 ай бұрын
@ACDodd OK thank you, I'm fixing to re-time my 1987 Monte Carlo SS and have only seen my dad do it as a kid... LMAO infact I murdered his timing light unknowingly when I was probably 10 years old found a way to plug it into the wall 😆😆 I told him recently and said he could have mine if he wanted he said no I'll just use yours if I need it. ( Maybe code for I'm gonna plug it into a wall 😆😆)
@paulkensington6 ай бұрын
Will it work with 24v?
@ACDodd6 ай бұрын
No, I use a slave battery for those applications.
@luismeixner2125 Жыл бұрын
What is the dwell angle used for?
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
The dwell angle is an electrical measurment of the coil charge time and is directly related to the points gap
@luismeixner2125 Жыл бұрын
@@ACDodd ok thanks for that. I'm guessing with a 123 electronic dizzy i wouldn't need this then? Just ordered the Innova as well. Thanks for the recommendation
@ACDodd Жыл бұрын
@@luismeixner2125 dwell function is a very handy addition it is essential when working out what type of coil to fit
@luismeixner2125 Жыл бұрын
@@ACDodd just received mine in the mail today! Was wondering if i need to use the green cable on the neg side of the coil for normal advance checking? or is this cable/clamp only used for checking dwell angle? thanks