Re: timing light
Ruth, I got the same surprise with a Pertronix and die-cast dial back timing light. I was using a separate 12 volt battery and, after reading the instructions, saw that it said an external battery should be earthed to the cars system.
I thought this might avoid the shock but have not re-tried it. Now I am nervous after reading your experience.
I think I put some polythene tube over the bronze plug connector before clamping on the inductive pickup too.
I did not like the 40000 volts up my arm for sure!
Any one else have any thoughts about this? Mine is a Jonnesway timing light
with shiny metal body.
SAJ in NZ
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