Timing Lights with MSD Ignition

[1969_Mach1 333]

I am in need of a new timing light and have recently noticed some say compatible with MSD and some don't.  Then I noticed MSD mentions that their CD ignitions with cause interference with some digital timing lights resulting in erratic timing flashes and tach readings.  My last digital timing light was a Ferret rebranded as Cornwell, it finally quit working after over 15 years but it had that eratic flash issue with my Mach 1 and MSD ignition.  I am thinking of going back to a timing light with just a dial on it for the advance.  My question is are any members here using a digital timing light with an MSD ignition?  If so, what brand is it?

 

Thanks,

Mike

[sportsroof69 13]

People say you're not supposed to, but I use a Craftsman with the dial, and it always works fine for me.

[1969_Mach1 333]

So far I'm still thinking of going with a dial advance type.  There have been some fairly priced used Snap On dial advanced timing lights on EBay.  I know those were rock solid from when I worked as a Mechanic.  Why are dial advance type timing lights not supposed to be used?  I have noticed the two timing lights that MSD offers have no dial advance and are not digital.

[TheRktmn 15]

I have an old RAC 'on the plug' type and a newer (10 years) Craftsman inductive with timing knob.

Both work fine with my MSD5 and 6AL.

[larryc94 38]

Snap-on dial don't work (about 3* retarded) compared to a fixed Snap-on.  It's not a question of them working, I think most will flash but not accurate

[1969_Mach1 333]

Thanks for the input larryc94.  I'll stay away from a used Snap On Dial advance timing light.  Inaccurate flash kind of fits the description of what I read on MSD's site. 

[fordguy69 24]

I've got two older Craftsmen, one with dial and one without.  Both work fine with MSD boxes.