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#1 RaulSims

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Posted 20 July 2015 - 01:48 PM

Hi,

 
I have an early type RVI tachometer, and although i was able to sucessfully wire the gauge, it is working with a 50% error.
My question is how can i calibrate my tachometer to reduce this error?
Here I leave some photos of the instrument.
Thanks in advance.
 
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#2 Guess-Works.com

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Posted 20 July 2015 - 03:55 PM

You'll need to open it up and there will sometimes be a potentiometer which can be adjusted...



#3 RaulSims

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Posted 20 July 2015 - 04:37 PM

You'll need to open it up and there will sometimes be a potentiometer which can be adjusted...

Is that a complex operation? Can an average user do it or should i take it to a specialist?

 

Regards, and thanks for the answer.



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Posted 20 July 2015 - 04:44 PM

Your not trying to use it on a car with electronic ignition are you, RVI is points only



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Posted 21 July 2015 - 09:03 AM

Your not trying to use it on a car with electronic ignition are you, RVI is points only

No i'm not, it is a standard distributor with points ignition.


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#6 gazza82

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Posted 21 July 2015 - 10:13 AM

Have a word with Speedycables .. they re-calibrate gauges






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