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Ruth · 10-28-2020, 10:27 PM

Use caution when using a timing light with a metal case on a Model A.

I have a pretty nice advancing timing light that I use quite often on my other cars. When I connected it to my Model A with the original type plug connectors and pulled the trigger I got the shock of my life.

I can certainly attest that 12v Pertronix Coils put out close to 40,000 volts.

10-28-2020, 10:27 PM	#3
Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,336	Shocker!! Use caution when using a timing light with a metal case on a Model A. I have a pretty nice advancing timing light that I use quite often on my other cars. When I connected it to my Model A with the original type plug connectors and pulled the trigger I got the shock of my life. I can certainly attest that 12v Pertronix Coils put out close to 40,000 volts. __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"