IGNITION TIMING LAMP / INSPECTION LAMP
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How to make a ;
Cheap inspection lamp /
Static timing lamp /
Power continuity lamp to check whether power is getting to a part .
Buy a LandRover side lamp ; part number RTC 5012 or RTC 5012G .
This comes complete with wires .
Cut the bullet ends of the wires and attach 2 crocodile clips .
Insulate the crocodile clips .
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BEFORE doing any work with the lamp check that it is working by attaching the
BLACK wire to the { - } NEGATIVE side of the BATTERY
RED wire to the { + } POSITIVE side of the BATTERY
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INSPECTION LAMP
BLACK wire to the { - } NEGATIVE side of the BATTERY
RED wire to the { + } POSITIVE side of the BATTERY
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STATIC TIMING
BLACK wire to the { - } NEGATIVE side of the BATTERY .
RED wire to the { - } NEGATIVE side of the COIL .
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POWER CONTINUITY CHECK
BLACK wire to the { - } NEGATIVE side of the BATTERY or ANY EARTH POINT.
RED wire to the END of the WIRE YOU WISH TO CHECK
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