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TWL: Tachometer Problem


Subject: TWL: Tachometer Problem
From: Andy Clark (slowboat@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Sep 05 2001 - 22:13:54 EDT


    You might check the alternator belt tension. Sounds like it's too loose
and slipping.
Andy Clark
ANTARES
CHB 34
Homeport, Everett Washington
----- Original Message -----

> Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:55:35 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Tom Egan <mvserenity@XXX.XXX>
> Subject: TWL: Tachometer Problem
>
> I have VDO tachometers on my Detroit 8.2L engines. The
> tach on one engine is erratic. It works fine at
> 700-2000 RPM. Ove 2000 it "bounces". These tachs are
> driven from the alternator, and I suspect an
> alternator problem. Has anyone experienced a similar
> situation, and what was the fix?
>
> Tom Egan
>





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