{"product_id":"innova-5568-pro-digital-timing-light","title":"Innova 5568 Pro Digital Timing Light — Reads Tach, Advance, Dwell \u0026 Voltage, Hard Case | Air-Cooled VW \u0026 Porsche Points Tune-Up (5568)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eInnova 5568 Pro Digital Timing Light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/b\u003e The one tool for a points tune-up. Besides the strobe, the 5568 reads four things on its screen: RPM, timing advance, \u003cb\u003edwell\u003c\/b\u003e and battery voltage. Set the points gap with a feeler gauge, check dwell with this, then time the engine with the same tool, without buying a separate dwell meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDwell is the number that confirms your points gap is right with the engine running. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/vw-tune-up-spec-lookup\"\u003eVW Tune-Up Spec Lookup\u003c\/a\u003e gives the dwell range for your engine code. The 5568 reads it, then reads the idle RPM and the advance you set. Its heavy-duty housing has a molded boot against fan blades, and it stores in a molded case.\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 distributors (dwell, timing), 009, SVDA and most electronic distributors (timing, RPM).\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 2- and 4-cycle, 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\u003eFour digital readouts:\u003c\/b\u003e tachometer, advance, dwell and voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDwell built in:\u003c\/b\u003e confirms your points gap with the engine running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShockproof housing:\u003c\/b\u003e molded boot protects against the fan blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetachable 6-foot leads:\u003c\/b\u003e inductive pickup reaches the No. 1 wire comfortably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMolded storage case:\u003c\/b\u003e keeps the light, leads and pickup together.\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 5568\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReadouts:\u003c\/b\u003e RPM, advance, dwell, voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSkip-circuit test:\u003c\/b\u003e up to 9,990 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeads:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 ft, detachable, inductive pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e timing light, leads, molded case\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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/innova-3568-digital-timing-light\"\u003e3568\u003c\/a\u003e adds advance and RPM. The 5568 adds dwell and voltage and the hard case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo I still need a feeler gauge?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Set the points gap with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003efeeler gauge\u003c\/a\u003e first, then use dwell to confirm it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMy dwell reads out of range.\u003c\/b\u003e Too high means the gap is too small; too low means the gap is too big. Re-gap, then check dwell again. Changing dwell moves your timing, so time it last.\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":66876900638835,"sku":"5568","price":134.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/innova-5568-pro-digital-timing-light","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}