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Re: Tachometer Error

To: Ned Smith <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
Subject: Re: Tachometer Error
From: Dave Carpenter <d.carpenter7@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 21:04:53 -0400
I used Jim's article 
http://hometown.aol.com/bgahc/01_jwha_tachreadshigh.html and my tach 
reads right on now.

Dave

Ned Smith wrote:
>  Now that the engine is running reliably, I broke out my brand new, multi
> function timing light to fine tune things. This revealed a large difference
> between actual and Tach RPM. Roughly 55%. The Tach reads 1550 when actual is
> 1000, 3100 vs. 2000. The archive shows that this is adjusted by the loops of
> white wire on the back of the Tach.
>
> In this case should I have more or fewer loops? Larger or smaller diameter
> of loop?
>
>
>
> Your comments are greatly appreciated,
>
>
>
> Ned Smith
>
> BJ8
>
> near Chattanooga, TN
>
> N34.98 W85.5




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