I just ordered a MSD 6AL digital.
AND I recently purchased a variable timing light which I currently use to set my timing using the Flywheel zero degree mark.
NOW I hear that the variable timing light will not work with the MSD due to the multiple sparks.
I guess it throws off the light's ability to predict when the next pulse comes and firing the light "early" does not work correctly.
With this nice "feature" that I just learned I am absolutely AMAZED that MSD did not think to just have a switch so that you can disable the multi-spark feature so you can set your timing.
Anyone else find an elegant solution to this issue?
The only thing i can think of is to reconfigure the ignition to work the standard way for setting the timing then switch it back to the MSD.
What a PITA.
Of course some will say "why not just use a regular light and use the stock timing marks"?
That would be because I have a car with carbs, and I run at ~34 degrees advance at 3500 RPM.
And that 34 degrees should vary a few degrees based on my altitude.
I guess I can put new marks on the FW but measuring and marking with the engine in the car is also a PITA.