In message <40F097C1.5010906@verizon.net>, Dave Carpenter
<d.carpenter7@verizon.net> writes
>Neil McDonald wrote:
>Are there new affordable timing lights out there that will handle
>positive
>ground systems? Ideas anyone?
>
>Yup,
>
>Flaming River (streetrod supplier) makes one that works on "D" cell
>batteries, independant of the car power sytem. I use mine all the time
>on 6 volt positive (Ford flathead and 30 Chevy) as well as the Bugeye
>and BJ8. Size and weight of a flashlight.
>http://www.flaming-river.com/accessories.htm
>Check Sumittracing.com or Jegs.com to mention a few, I've seen them as
>low as $42.
>
>Dave
Normally you can just reverse the leads. But be careful with
metal-bodied strobes! If the body is internally connected to supply
negative, and you touch it to any metalwork of a positive earth vehicle
- ker-pow! - battery short and melt-down!!
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Alan F Cross
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