> Know I'm missing something obvious here, but....
> I'm trying to use a timing light on my Westy and get no "flash" when I
press
> the trigger. Using the battery under the rear bench seat/storage, and NOT
> trying to ground to the engine, but to the neg. terminal on the battery,
and
> clipping onto the #1 spark wire. Do I need to arrange a ground to the
> engine? Any help will be appreciated.
> Bob Stevens
> '91 Westy

You can use the alternator for juice and ground.

Hector