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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 12:32 PM
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tachometer
hey, quick question.. does anyone know what makes the tach needle move.. is it the voltage that increases with rpms, or something else entirely? thanks in advance, appreciate it!
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 05:17 PM
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Frequency of pulses from the distributor.
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 06:00 PM
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mm.. so its the Hz?
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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 08:15 PM
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Man, you sure aren't on Cow Town time!

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Old Dec 18, 2001 | 08:49 PM
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Man, you sure aren't on Cow Town time!
Actually it was me!
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