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Sep 14, 2023 | 09:09 AM

Rich80

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Tachometer

Hello, was out last night in my 1980 and noticed two things. My tach is showing at least 1500 RPM's above what it should be showing. The other thing I noticed was the alternator light turned on a few times while it was idling. Any connection between the two? Thanks.

Update. I bypassed the Tachometer filter. No change.

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Sep 14, 2023 | 03:40 PM

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Check your alternator output with a DC voltmeter and check for AC current to see if you have a failing diode. Fix that first and see how the tachometer reacts.

Sep 16, 2023 | 08:52 AM

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Check your alternator output with a DC voltmeter and check for AC current to see if you have a failing diode. Fix that first and see how the tachometer reacts.

I'm not an electrical guy, but just how do you check for AC = at what points ? untrained/unprofessional wants to know

Thanks

Sep 16, 2023 | 10:39 AM

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I'm not an electrical guy, but just how do you check for AC = at what points ? untrained/unprofessional wants to know

Thanks

same as DC, output terminal of alternator, set multimeter to AC

Sep 17, 2023 | 01:31 PM

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[QUOTE=MelWff;1607050281]same as DC, output terminal of alternator, set multimeter to AC[/QUOTE)

Looks like I am showing AC voltage?
Battery measured 12.6. (Charged)
14.6 when running

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Sep 17, 2023 | 01:51 PM

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[QUOTE=Rich80;1607053383]

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same as DC, output terminal of alternator, set multimeter to AC[/QUOTE)

Looks like I am showing AC voltage?
Battery measured 12.6. (Charged)
14.6 when running

Yes, you are showing AC

Sep 17, 2023 | 01:59 PM

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Change out the alternator and see if the tachometer settles down.

Sep 18, 2023 | 03:13 PM

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New alternator no change. Voltage spikes probably toasted the board. Ordering a pre calibrated board. Last thing I want to do is reset that needle.

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Sep 18, 2023 | 06:02 PM

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Resetting needle is very easy..should be zero with 12v

Is it zero now ignition on engine off?

Sep 18, 2023 | 10:29 PM

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Ignition on Engine off tach goes down to 1500. When I start it the tach reads 2500 to 3000. The engine is actually running at around 1000 to 1200. When I shut it off the tach sits at 3000.

Sep 19, 2023 | 09:23 AM

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Ignition on Engine off tach goes down to 1500. When I start it the tach reads 2500 to 3000. The engine is actually running at around 1000 to 1200. When I shut it off the tach sits at 3000.

i would reset to zero... and see..