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Re: [Spridgets] RVI vs RVC tachometer

To: mdrowe <mdrowe@optonline.net>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] RVI vs RVC tachometer
From: Ron Soave via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 06:40:49 -0500
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If you have access to a new fangled timing light, they will display RPM I ha=
ve an Equus that does.=20

Ron Soave

> On Jul 28, 2016, at 8:51 AM, mdrowe via Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.ne=
t> wrote:
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> The 123 distributor site specifically says that Smiths RVI tachometers wil=
l not work with electronic ignitions.  Other sites say they may or may not, f=
or unspecified reasons.  My tachometer works (and may be RVC ???), but it se=
ems to read very high.=20
> =20
> It is true that the engine revs up really fast, and I now have a 5-speed w=
ith different gear ratios than I am used to, so it could be my imagination. =
 Baring purchase of an RVC tach, how can I determine whether or not my old o=
ne is reading properly?
> =20
> Michael Rowe
> The Holy Sprite
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timing light, they will display RPM I have an Equus that does.&nbsp;<br><br>Ron 
Soave</div><div><br>On Jul 28, 2016, at 8:51 AM, mdrowe via Spridgets &lt;<a 
href="mailto:spridgets@autox.team.net";>spridgets@autox.team.net</a>&gt; 
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<div>The 123 distributor site specifically says that Smiths RVI 
tachometers&nbsp;will not work with electronic ignitions.&nbsp; Other sites say 
they may or may not, for unspecified reasons.&nbsp; My tachometer works (and 
may be RVC ???),&nbsp;but it seems to read very high.&nbsp; </div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>It is true that the engine revs up really fast, and I now have a 5-speed 
with different gear ratios than I am used to, so it could be my 
imagination.&nbsp; Baring purchase of an RVC tach, how can I determine whether 
or not my old one is reading properly?</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Michael Rowe</div>
<div>The Holy Sprite</div></div></blockquote><blockquote 
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