{"product_id":"innova-3568-digital-timing-light","title":"Innova 3568 Digital Timing Light — Direct-Reading 0–90° Advance, Digital Tach to 9,990 RPM | Air-Cooled VW 009 \u0026 SVDA Timing (3568)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eInnova 3568 Digital Timing Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e A timing light that reads advance for you. Dial in the degrees, line the strobe up on the TDC notch, and the screen shows how far ahead the spark is, from 0 to 90°. That's exactly how you set a Bosch 009 or an SVDA to 28°–32° total, without marking up your pulley. The built-in tach reads 249 to 9,990 RPM, so you know you're in the 800–950 rpm window before you read the idle timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the VW timing mistakes we see on the phone come from two things: timing a 009 to a factory idle figure that was written for a different distributor, and reading timing at the wrong RPM. The 3568 handles both. Look up your figure in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e, then set it with the number on the screen instead of a guess at a chalk line.\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 original vacuum distributors, Bosch 009, SVDA and most 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 and computer-controlled 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\u003eDirect-reading advance, 0–90°:\u003c\/b\u003e set total advance on a 009 or SVDA without a degree pulley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDigital tachometer, 249–9,990 RPM:\u003c\/b\u003e confirm idle speed before you read the idle timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSplit-screen LCD:\u003c\/b\u003e RPM and advance on the screen together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSlim rotating barrel:\u003c\/b\u003e aims past the fan shroud at the pulley notch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInductive pickup:\u003c\/b\u003e clamps over the No. 1 plug wire.\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 3568\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvance range:\u003c\/b\u003e 0–90°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTachometer:\u003c\/b\u003e 249–9,990 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-year limited\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\u003e3551, 3568 or 5568?\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-3551-inductive-timing-light\"\u003e3551\u003c\/a\u003e is strobe only. The 3568 adds advance and RPM. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-5568-pro-digital-timing-light\"\u003e5568\u003c\/a\u003e also reads dwell and voltage and comes in a hard case, which makes it the one tool for a points tune-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it read dwell?\u003c\/b\u003e No. For dwell, use the 5568 or a dwell meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I set a 009 with it?\u003c\/b\u003e Plug the carb's vacuum port, run the engine above 3,000 RPM, dial the advance knob until the TDC notch lines up, and read the degrees. Turn the distributor until it reads your target, then tighten the clamp.\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":66876898279539,"sku":"3568","price":94.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/innova-3568-digital-timing-light","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}