Rev counter problems

May 04, 2006 2 Replies

just fitted a smiths 3" rev counter to the pickup, it does work, but reads



4000rpm at IDLE - ie around 4 times as much as it should. Its a smiths RVI
1003/00 if that helps, i have tried wiring it to both the + and - sides of the coil to the same effect. i am about to email speedy cables and another, but was just wondering if anyone here had any ideas.

essentially the gauge does work, but would go off the scale (0-8000) if driven.



vehicle has a lumenition kit as opposed to points, but i dont think this comes into it.



thanks RS


Has it got a adjuster screw in the case or on the side somewhere, some rev counters can be adjusted with a small screw driver Fitzy

Hi, Somewhere on the face of the rev counter there should be an indication wether it is calibrated for 2, 4, 6, or 8 cylinders. Your problem could lie here.

Keith

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