Modern timing light question

[mailman]

I'm considering buying a new timing light....one with the digital advance, tach and dwell capabilities.

I know that I could use this light on a 6 volt engine by powering the light from a separate 12 volt source. My question is, will doing so only permit use of the strobe light? Or would I also be able to use the other functions in a 6 volt environment?

Thanks, and sorry about the noob question....
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[2002sportside]

You only power it off the 12 volt. The tach signal still comes from the 6v coil. You should be fine using it as it is intended.
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[mailman]

So the new style lights would have how many connections?

I assume a positive for power, a ground, an induction pick-up for the spark plug....

Do they have a separate wire that goes to the coil? I've not yet used one....
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'64 Bahama Blue Beetle / steel sunroof
'64 Bahama Blue Beetle Sedan (future ragtop)

[earthquake]

Mailman
a lot of the new timing lights are self powered so you don't need a 12v power source, you just hook them to #1 spark plug or # 8 on a IHC V8.

Earthquake
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[2002sportside]

[Bill271]

Actually you can do it ya just need a light that reads 2stroke eng. then .........aaww ferget it im drinkin my beer