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Rev counter re-calibration
pointy - 16/8/10 at 05:27 PM

Gents/ladies,

I have been given an Elliot rev counter but it is reading higher than the one it replaces, So can I get this recalibrated and if so Where.
Andy


snapper - 16/8/10 at 05:31 PM

What engine was it off? How many cylinders?
How many cylinders on the new engine.
Many tacho's have dip switches under a rubber gromet on the back to switch for 4,6, or 8 cylinders


Cousin Cleotis - 16/8/10 at 05:32 PM

google


pointy - 16/8/10 at 05:33 PM

It has a label on the back stating 4 cylinders. Came off a Pinto powered kit car. Going on my 1300 Locost race car (x Flow)
There is a rubber gromet but I have not looked under it.

Andy


RichardK - 16/8/10 at 05:44 PM

Is it reading double, ie are you using a wasted spark system like megajolt?

Cheers

Rich


pointy - 16/8/10 at 05:48 PM

Cousin Cleotis...Google, Why ooh why did I not go there first..
Ta very much.

As for the reading I am using a Bestek system which worked well with the outgoing rev counter, but the new one reads higher (not double ).
At Tickover (1000RPM) its reading 1400RPM.

Andy

[Edited on 16/8/10 by pointy]