{"product_id":"innova-3551-inductive-timing-light","title":"Innova 3551 Inductive Timing Light — Slim Rotating Barrel, Detachable Leads | Air-Cooled VW, Porsche \u0026 Domestic Ignition Timing (3551)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eInnova 3551 Inductive Timing Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e The no-frills timing light we'd hand a first-time air-cooled owner. Clamp the pickup on the No. 1 plug wire, hook the leads to the battery, and aim the slim barrel at the crank pulley notch. No screen, no settings, nothing to go wrong. If you want the light to read advance or dwell for you, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-3568-digital-timing-light\"\u003e3568\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-5568-pro-digital-timing-light\"\u003e5568\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery timing figure in our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e that says \"strobe\" needs one of these. The 1968-and-later VW figures are set with the engine running and the vacuum hoses in a specific position, and a static test light can't do that. The barrel rotates to straighten the light into a line, which helps aim past the fan shroud at the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle \u0026amp; Engine Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAir-cooled VW Type 1, 2, 3 and 4:\u003c\/b\u003e points, 009, SVDA and most aftermarket electronic distributors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePorsche 356, 912, 911 and 914:\u003c\/b\u003e conventional and electronic ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMost other gasoline engines:\u003c\/b\u003e conventional, electronic, computer-controlled and DIS systems, domestic and import.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower:\u003c\/b\u003e runs off the car's battery. Check the Innova manual before using it on a 6-volt car.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInductive pickup:\u003c\/b\u003e clamps over the No. 1 plug wire. Nothing to disconnect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlim rotating barrel:\u003c\/b\u003e gun shape or straight line, for aiming into tight engine bays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtective hand guard:\u003c\/b\u003e one-hand operation away from the fan belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetachable leads:\u003c\/b\u003e quick setup and compact storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNo-spark diagnosis:\u003c\/b\u003e also confirms whether a cylinder is firing, with a skip-circuit test up to 9,990 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e Innova 3551\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e inductive timing light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReadouts:\u003c\/b\u003e none (strobe only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e manufacturer's limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich timing figure do I set?\u003c\/b\u003e It depends on the engine code \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e the distributor. Look it up in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I set total advance on a 009 with this?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, if you've marked your pulley at 28°–32°. If you'd rather read advance straight off the light, get the 3568 or 5568.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it work in daylight?\u003c\/b\u003e It's bright, but the pulley notch reads best in shade or under the deck lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect the battery leads with the engine off, then clamp the pickup on the No. 1 wire (front right cylinder). Keep the leads clear of the fan belt and the generator pulley before you start the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing the full tune-up? Start at the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e, then browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003eTools\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engine\"\u003eengine parts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innova","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66876895723635,"sku":"3551","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/innova-3551-inductive-timing-light","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}