timing light question

[Anonymous]

my timing light has a switch on it for 6 or 8 cylinders, can i use it for my gs 850 4 cylinder an if so , which way should i set it. 6 0r 8 ? also, what about 2 cylinder engines?

[Paul]

Set it for 8 cylinder. It will flash either twice as fast, or half as fast, but it will enable you to check yor timing. A twin cylinder engine will be the same effect with the 8-cyl. Just more so!!

[Anonymous]

timing light

thanks for the tip paul i appreciate it. shawn w

[SqDancerLynn1]

It will only flash when it gets a signal Does it have a timing dial back for checking total timing?? that could be the reason for the switch

[Anonymous]

Some switches are there to justify a higher price.