Honda Clone Tachometer

[GoodWComputers]

This is what I used.

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...a=X&ei=oE7_UOa1FOaR0QHlt4DwAQ&ved=0CEkQ8wIwAA

Close enough to the $50 limit.

It uses an inductive pickup and you need a 12v battery for it to run.

Did you have to modify it with a different resistor?

 

[GoodWComputers]

AutoZone has a nice variety of analog tachometers for under $50:

Equus Tachometers

SunPro Tachometers

I'm thinking that I'll get one of these, but want to confirm what modifications (if any) will need to be performed before I purchase.

 

[zbuck]

I second the Mini Tach. That what is use on my GX160 Honda and my K-series Kohlers. With most analog tach's you have to use battery powered igntion.

 

[rmm727]

Did you have to modify it with a different resistor?

Nope. Follow the directions and you can set it for 1cyl operation.

 

[jamyers]

Nope. Follow the directions and you can set it for 1cyl operation.

Could you elaborate on the directions, please? From their description it wouldn't work on a single cylinder...

This tachometers measures the time between reflected pulses of light and calculates the RPM
...
can be calibrated to work with 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines as well as outboards. It includes two installation options, including hardware and inductive pickup for installation on vehicles with conventional, electronic, and distributorless ignition systems.

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[jamyers]

I'm thinking that I'll get one of these, but want to confirm what modifications (if any) will need to be performed before I purchase.

I'm right there with you!



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[slipknot23]

this is the pdf for that Equus Tachometers 8068 http://www.equus.com/Content/Support/Manual/93-0012.revB.pdf

 

[GoodWComputers]

this is the pdf for that Equus Tachometers 8068 http://www.equus.com/Content/Support/Manual/93-0012.revB.pdf

That looks easy enough. So when using the direction under "4: Cylinder Settings Instructions", using "Option #3 -Inductive Pickup on Spark Plug Wire", which setting do we use under "Table 2. Tachometer Cylinder Setting Table (OPTION #3)"? I would assume that we would use DIS (distributorless)?

 

[rmm727]

I don't remember what I set it to but I verified the numbers by the idle rpm and the clutch engagement rpm. It remembers what it was set to even after you remove the battery. If I remember correctly, I didn't get it set correctly the first try and it was reading twice the rpm's. Its been a while since I purchased it. And I can tell you that I paid alot more than what they are selling them for now.

 

[jamyers]

I'm thinking we'd use option 3, inductive pickup on spark plug wire.

I'm liking it!


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[GoodWComputers]

I bought one of the digital tachometers on ebay today for $10. I'm going to use that to see RPMs at first until I buy one of the nice analog tachometers down the road.

 

[mister twister]

in outboard speak they makes analog tach that you dial in to the number of pulses.(1-6) something to look into.