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by rfmorton
Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Tachometer problem
Replies: 1
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Re: Tachometer problem

Hi Roger, You have hit the 'average tacho' problem! Mechanical tachos are designed to log hours at an 'average' (cruise) rpm, which is usually about 2400 to tie in with Continental / Lycoming cruise rpm's. When used with a VW, the cruise rpm will be much higher, typically 2800 rpm, thus your tacho h...