ESI 130 Self - Powered Timing Light

Purchased this light to use on my 78 Honda CT 90 and a 66 Chevy pickup truck. It worked great, very convenient since it's self powered and just the single wire, and it doesn't matter if it's a 6 volt or 12 volt system. Nice bright light. The lens is protected by a rubber housing on the end of the light so it would be very difficult to accidentally scratch it. It is made in Chicago Illinois and feels very solid. Comes with 2 industrial grade Rayovac size D batteries installed. Very happy with this tool.

My old timing light finally stopped working and I purchased this timing light. I installed a new HEI distributor in my NOVA and timing light it worked great. Several people mention the light wasn't very bright and found the light to be adequate in my shop environment and maybe in bright sunlight it, not so much. Yes, I would buy it again....really liked it was made in USA.

Cheaper on Amazon. Fast shipping works like a charm. The least cables the batter. Good side is one cable bad side is uses a battery l. Your preferences. I prefer less cables around the motor.

Compact and accurate, just what I wanted. Not quite as bright as I'd like, but it works well enough under a hood. Haven't had to call for tech support, but the included documentation works well enough. Suggest MSD 8985 timing tape set for those that don't have a degreed balancer.

Added 2 batteries, clamped around spark plug wire (start your engine) and read my timing marks. Done.It is easy and helpful to :find a way of lowering the ambient lighting on the very area to test,find the best distance/location from reading marks where the lens of the light is focusing/working the best.As you are using a 3V battery powered stroboscope, just adapt your reading area and all works well.Good point: the design is obviously well thought; it is nice not to have to plug in another thing into 110V; the little manual/guide page is frugal but enough; it is made in USA.Could be better: the plastic body doesn't seem of the most solid/durable type, just be attentive around the workshop. Protected & back in drawer when not in use.Overall very satisfied after a first successful use, on a motorcycle engine.To any week-end hobbyist mechanic, I would recommend this product.

I really like this timing light. The brightness of the strobe is plenty bright enough to see during the day in the garage. Because it is DCell battery powered there is no need to hook it up to the car battery. This is even more convenient for me because my car battery has been relocated to the trunk. Just hook it up to the number 1 cylinder plug wire and it's ready to go. Another benefit is that it is made in the USA. In my opinion worth the purchase price.

Excellent quality, reliable, simple, and easy to handle. Don't buy the cheap ones, buy this and never look back. Best timing light I've used

Very bright and does a good job,