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MODIFIED Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:54 am Post subject: surplus timing light |
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I came across this timing light and the I do not know what it is used for. MANUAL SAYS WORKS ON 12 OR 24 VOLT SYSTEM AS WELL AS ANYTHING W/ MAGNETO.. MFG. BY SIMPSON ELECTRIC MODEL PTL-4. SAYS NOTHING ABOUT VEHICLES??
can this be used to correctly time an M38A1 or ?
the nsn# is: 4910-00-937-5724
I failed to find any more details about this on the net.
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16227 Location: Wisconsin
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MODIFIED Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 353 Location: BrOoKlYn
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Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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yup, got the adaptor kit on order. and the light is spec'd for use on a 24 volt system.
thank you wes for the follow up..... |
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RonD2 Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2014 Posts: 1889 Location: South Carolina, Dorchester County
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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Ancient post. I picked up a Simpson Electric PTL-4 Timing Light but it's missing the Manual. Any chance somebody has one to scan and send a copy so Wes can put it in the downloads section?
PM sent to MODIFIED.
Thanks! _________________ Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari
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RonD2 Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Wes, thanks, same FSN/NSN, but different manufacturer (typical). I'm sure operation is pretty much the same simple concept.
This is the Simpson Electric PTL-4 that I acquired ($28 delivered). Not a gun-pistol grip inductive type. Old school direct connect I believe. I was hoping to get a copy of its manual if possible. I called Simpson Electric (great old American Company they are), but they're closed on Friday's. Hoping for a call back from them next week telling me they have a dusty old original. Hope it doesn't cost me more than the tool.....
_________________ Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51
“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari
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RICKG Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1739 Location: SO IDAHO
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2017 9:41 am Post subject: |
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Mine's a Sun M-49 w/manual. I would scan the manual but don't have the capability..
_________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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USASA Member
Joined: Nov 29, 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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Ron,
I came across the same Simpson Electric timing light for $10 on eBay and, of course it was described as "In fine working order". Probably was - with the exception of the light itself!
Anyhow, it came with a manual that I can scan and email you if you'd like. Not much to it but I also like to have the docs.
FYI, I sent an email to Simpson Electric customer service to see if I could buy a replacement bulb (Flash-Tube) but they said they haven't stocked parts for that unit since 1981. _________________ Gene
'54 M38A1
'67 M416 |
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