KR> RPM Gauge

2009-05-13 Thread Jeff Scott
or any of the units on the Tiny Tach web site, or order through Aircraft Spruce if delivery to SA is an issue for them. -Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM -- Original Message -- From: "Willie van der Walt" To: "'KRnet'" Subject: KR> RPM Gauge List-Post: kr

KR> RPM Gauge

2009-05-13 Thread Paul & Karen Smith
Not an expert on these things but it sounds like the little VDO was loading the mag down, probably a low resistance movement or breaking down. 4 options are to 1. try adding an in-line resistor of increasing value. If you get to the stage where the engine is smooth and the tacho is still accurate y

KR> RPM Gauge

2009-05-13 Thread Willie van der Walt
I used a VDO rev counter with the pickup on the deadcut point of one Slick Magneto. There are two on the Limbach. Since I removed the wire from the Magneto the engine is running much smoother. Now how can I measure the engine revs? There is no alternator on the motor. Any ideas? Please help.