06-25-2015, 02:30 PM | #11 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
Interesting, I wonder why when I set mine to 4 cylinder it only tach's 2k. I am just going to guess that it must be the brand of the tach. I have no idea what else it could be.
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06-25-2015, 06:13 PM | #12 |
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06-26-2015, 07:22 PM | #13 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
Just for laughs -- What happens if you change the switch on the back to 6 or 8?
That tach probably won't work on a single cylinder engine if it says it is for 4, 6, or 8 cyls. It's only counting the spark pulse with each revolution, and halving it again to give you the reading you're getting, thinking it's 4 cylinders. Read the ad before you buy something. |
06-27-2015, 05:55 AM | #14 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
It makes just about no difference at all whether you set it on four, six or eight. It may drop a little in RPM's the more cylinders you choose.
Just so you know I did read the ad but bought it anyway just to see if I could get it working. It doesn't work so I'm out $12, no biggie, I won't have to eat bologna the rest of the week. |
06-27-2015, 09:06 AM | #15 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
You might try an inductive tach like this one, but I don't know if it's adjustable or not --
http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Stock-Dig...-/321667420217 |
06-27-2015, 09:28 AM | #16 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
I actually did buy one like that. I'm just waiting for it to show up. I'm not a big fan of the digital display but with any luck it'll let me know where I stand on my RPM's. I'm sure I'm fine but just want to make sure. Thanks though for the input!
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06-27-2015, 09:30 AM | #17 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
Might sound silly but do you have it hooked to the pulsar or the coil?
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06-27-2015, 11:13 AM | #18 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
Yes I do. I'm 99.9% sure it's hooked up correctly. It's just probably the wrong tach for this application. To bad, it looked kinda cool, lol.
I received the little digital one but haven't installed it yet. I'm trying to decide if I can extend the wire on it. I've read around a little about the subject but got myself sidetracked on another project. I'd really like it mounted to the dash somewhere but the wire is just a little short. I'll read up more on it later today. |
06-27-2015, 01:35 PM | #19 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
I have a Sunpro Super Tach II for a car, set it to 4 cyl and works great so it seems like any tach should work. See if one of your buds has one laying around and try it mabey the tach is faulty.
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06-27-2015, 01:38 PM | #20 |
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Re: Tachometer Install
I've got one the little tiny tachs and I had to have a longer wire. Just used a single piece of I believe 14 gauge and it's fine
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