Re: rev counter disturbance
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Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:22 pmRe: rev counter disturbance
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 3:47 pmcheers Chris
Re: rev counter disturbance
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 5:02 pmthank you.
I have now fitted the new switch, but annoyingly it has not solved the original problem. if the problem was specific to one of the ignition related components, as opposed to all of them, it would be easier to solve. perhaps i should remove the rev counter, clean up all connections and see if that sorts it.
Pain in the a....!
I have now fitted the new switch, but annoyingly it has not solved the original problem. if the problem was specific to one of the ignition related components, as opposed to all of them, it would be easier to solve. perhaps i should remove the rev counter, clean up all connections and see if that sorts it.
Pain in the a....!
Re: rev counter disturbance
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 6:19 pmIf you do take the rev. counter out, then it may be worth opening it up and replacing the electrolytic capacitors on the circuit board, unless this has already been done.
They may have a smoothing effect on incoming signals and they fade away with age, becoming less effective.
20 years is their normal life expectancy so it needs doing anyway.
Best of luck
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC
They may have a smoothing effect on incoming signals and they fade away with age, becoming less effective.
20 years is their normal life expectancy so it needs doing anyway.
Best of luck
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC
Re: rev counter disturbance
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:13 pmThanks Eric
The instrument was sorted out by SWLC when the electronic ignition was fitted circa 2010, and it did work ok. However, I will talk to them about your suggestion and see what they say. With all 4 ignition components affected, and with the ignition switch now ruled out as a possible culprit, the arrows are pointing to the rev counter.
Thanks again
Jim
The instrument was sorted out by SWLC when the electronic ignition was fitted circa 2010, and it did work ok. However, I will talk to them about your suggestion and see what they say. With all 4 ignition components affected, and with the ignition switch now ruled out as a possible culprit, the arrows are pointing to the rev counter.
Thanks again
Jim