Phil, a simple way to check the rev-counter is simply disconnect the
cable at the gauge,
pull the cable down so you can see the end and start the car, if the
cable turns it is most
likely going to be in the Gauge itself. This way you take a step out
of the work, if the cable
does not turn it can be a few things, broken cable, loose cable, most
likely not the engine
drive since its gear driven, if the cable is broken it is most likely
to be head in the Tach
starting to freeze up, or the cable needs lube either one will break
the cable. And yes they
do just stop like that, if you do it this way you don,t have to worry
about the direction of the
drill motor, the gauge would prefer you not run it backwards, plus
its cleaner at the start of the
job if you just undo the cable at the gauge !!
Cheers, Terry
At 10:50 AM 5/27/2008, John T. Blair wrote:
>At 05:21 PM 5/27/2008 +0000, pethier@comcast.net wrote:
>
> >I assume I can disconnect the cable at the distributor end, start the
> >car and determine if the distributor-driven connection is rotating.
>
> >Any tricks to this?
>
>Phil,
>
>In stead of starting the engine, why not disconnect the coil lead so
>the engine will NOT start. Then either connect a remote starter
>switch, press the button on top of the starter solenoid (if so equipted),
>or have someone crank the engine for you, while you watch the
>output connector for the tach, at the dist. turn.
>
>This will be slower than if you get the engine running and by starting
>and stopping the rotation, you may get a better idea of which way
>the output connector is truning.
>
>John
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