I am looking to buy a new timing light and I wanted to get some advice.
I see that there are a lot on the market ranging from $20 to over $500. Some claim to be inductive. Some claim to be digital. I saw one that said it could be used to set your vacuum advance. I want a light to tune my 68 which has mechanical and vacuum advances and a Pertronix Ignitor under the cap ignition. It would also be nice to be able to use it with my Powerstroke (Just Kidding)
What should I be looking for and where is a good place to get it?

 

There all about the same.. I have an extra one you can have for $15 plus shipping. I can send you pics if you like.... I got a new one that had an advance **** (which I never use) so, don't need this one.

 

Don't spend a lot of money on a timing light for a classic Mustang. I think I paid about 20 bucks for mine several years ago, and it works just fine. I think the name brand is SunPro.

 

Thanks for the info. Thanks for the offer slickman, but I want to get it today. HarborFreight has one for less that $20. If it does not look to cheep, I think I will buy it.

 

I love HARBOR FREIGHT!!! Cheap decent tools. I have a timing light from harbor freight, but i have yet to use it

 

Damn, I didn't think to look in harbor freight. I have seen them locally for $55-$120.

 

I love buying tools too. My wife has no problem with me talking to old girlfriends, but if she finds out I went to HarborFreight without proper adult supervision, she goes ballistic.
It did not help when I told her I was getting her Valentines day present at HarborFreight.