RPM gauge reading too high

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Apr 18, 2012 | 12:24 PM

IndyRiver

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From: Saint Meinrad, Indiana

Car: Blue 1991 Camaro RS

Engine: 3.1 litre V6

Transmission: 700R4

RPM gauge reading too high

I heard my distributor may be the cause of my RPM gauge reading in the red when I barely give my Camaro gas. Its obviously not revving up that high. Would the distributor cause this?

Apr 18, 2012 | 12:35 PM

Apeiron

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Re: RPM gauge reading too high

No, it's the tach head itself.

Apr 18, 2012 | 01:06 PM

IndyRiver

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Car: Blue 1991 Camaro RS

Engine: 3.1 litre V6

Transmission: 700R4

Re: RPM gauge reading too high

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Originally Posted by Apeiron

No, it's the tach head itself.

Thanks! I see the post at the top of the page about this issue now. :P

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