I p-mailed the original questioner, but I see now that others are curious too. 12v is easily available on the back of the alternator. At least on the Digijets... Dunno about the Digifants. The big stud with the 10 ga red wire goes straight to the battery. Jim Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > I think that one can take 12 volts from the coil, but the key must be > "on" (but not necessarily the engine). For the timing light, engine 'on' > should work fine. |
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