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Date:         Thu, 19 May 2016 10:07:07 -0400
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: bouncing tach
Comments: To: Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net>
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Pretty sure the tach signal is coming from the alternator on this motor. Maybe check for a loose connection there? It is the W terminal on the rear of the alternator, not the main power hook up or the blue wire hook up.

Ken

On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 1:37 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:

> Volks, and oil head Volks, > Got a TDI conversion with a diesel cluster [Thanks again Roger!] > The tach occasionally starts bouncing around from 0 to 4-5000 rpm. Tried > lubing it but the problem reoccurs. > Is there anyway the pick up [where ever it is and however it works] could > have an intermittent problem? > Any other ideas of stuff to try? > TIA > Mike from Cotati >

-- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com


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