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Old 05-09-2011, 12:18 PM
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Question syncing engine rpm

Took out my first twin yesterday and noticed the rpms were about 500 off when both sticks were in the same position. It was choppy so I couldn't go above 4k rpms but for the short time I did it seemed they caught up at around 4k . So not sure if the gauges are off ..??
What's the best way to sync the motors? They are Tyler crockett 502 mpi
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I do it by sound. A fast oscillation is not in sync. Get that ocsillation as slow and long lasting as possible. Then, the engines are in sync.
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Originally Posted by Plum_Crazy
I do it by sound. A fast oscillation is not in sync. Get that ocsillation as slow and long lasting as possible. Then, the engines are in sync.
X 2. The only thing that sounds any better is trips. I wouldn't be to concerned until you get a little more seat time and go out on a calmer day. Your tabs / trims position along with over all conditions makes a big diff.

When your sinked you get a nice hummmming in your ears especially with some headers.. Be sure a and check your trim and tab position in ref to your gauges from one side to the other also when it's out of the water. Good luck.
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I`m anal about stuff like that so I ordered up a RPM meter.. figured for $50 this way I can be sure whats off.


http://qualitytoolsforless.com/Produ...roductID=28143


thanx guys.
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I am guessing that once you get the engines synched if your sticks are not even you can adjust them by manipulating the cable connections at the helm/throttles?
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
I`m anal about stuff like that so I ordered up a RPM meter.. figured for $50 this way I can be sure whats off.
By and install a Snyc gauge you will love it. Like said above when it gauge hits the middle and both engines running the same its a sound you will never forget. Like a smooth running sewing machine
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Originally Posted by rgrgoog
I am guessing that once you get the engines synched if your sticks are not even you can adjust them by manipulating the cable connections at the helm/throttles?
Thats what I was thinking.


Big Jim, sync gauge? you pulling my leg dude? Is that like a muffler bearing
I`m gonna have to pt that in the Googles machine and see what comes up
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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL
Big Jim, sync gauge? you pulling my leg dude? Is that like a muffler bearing
I`m gonna have to pt that in the Googles machine and see what comes up
He is as serious as a heart attack. Never used one but have seen them. As stated earlier, it is a sound you will know when they are running in Harmony.
http://www.livorsi.com/catalog/tacho...tm#SYNCHMETER_
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Wow, nice. I did not know they where that cheap.

My tach's are not even close. But once that gauge is in the middle you can hear they are both in sync.

I thought came came standard on performance twins
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Yes, they exist. I've used them on yachts back before the days of automatic synchronizers. It's just a meter that points straight up when the two tach signals are the same.
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