Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   General Q & A (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q-20/)
-   -   Tachometer issue (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-q/237395-tachometer-issue.html)

splashandburn 08-22-2010 03:21 PM

Tachometer issue
 
I have an issue with two brand new Livorsi tachs installed on twin HP500 (EFI). The tachs both run perfectly until I hit 3200 rpm. Once I get there they start to bounce all over the place from 2500-4500 rpm. I just removed two older tachs that still work fine - any ideas? I'm running non-resistor plugs but not sure that would have any bearing. Anyone had a similiar issue? I'd really appreciate any help.

firehawkcat 08-22-2010 08:04 PM

Check the wires going to the dist. vibration at 3200 could be bouncing the wires or ground

FlyinZX14 08-22-2010 11:26 PM

Mine was doing that and I re-routed the ground wire from the dist. and mine is rock steady now...Check your ground!

splashandburn 08-23-2010 07:54 AM

My coils have a sealed plug on them. I don't see any way that I could rewire them or check to make sure the wires are tight. They just plug right into the coil. The other thing is the old tach works fine so why would new ones be different?

dcb 08-23-2010 09:56 AM

Had the same issue with a former boat, 502 mpi - ended up getting a filter from Livorsi.

eichhoma 08-23-2010 10:13 AM

I had the same problem and fought it for a few weeks... chased down grounds, sender wires, dist., coil, added an inlinie filter...even went as far as changing alternators to see if the interference was coming from them... finally talked to livorsi and they changed my new tachs out to the ones that have the built in filters and the problem disappeared...


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:37 AM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.