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05-15-2002, 03:03 PM
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Factory Tach Problems
Does anyone know where I can get my factory tach calibrated. It reads correct at idle but after that it is about 1000rpm over actual rpm. I have installed a HEI dist. would that be affecting it?
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05-15-2002, 03:07 PM
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did the tach come from a 6 cyl truck?
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05-15-2002, 03:12 PM
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I don't know I bought the whole instrument pannel at a swap meet. If it is can it be recalibrated?
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05-15-2002, 03:44 PM
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These tachs are notoriously inaccurate. There is a screw on the back where you can adjust it. HEI will have some effect, but most of them are not accurate with points either.
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05-15-2002, 03:53 PM
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You can calibrate any factory tach, 6 or 8 cylinder tach with the calibration screw on the back of the tach. You will need another tach to compare to when you adjusting it.
I recalibrated my factory 6cyl tach against an aftermarket tach, on my 71 with HEI & V8. Works perfect. ------------------
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05-15-2002, 04:35 PM
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this is the tach adjustment screw....
 ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm [This message has been edited by bigvinnie (edited May 15, 2002).] [This message has been edited by bigvinnie (edited May 15, 2002).] [This message has been edited by bigvinnie (edited May 15, 2002).]
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