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Re: Tacks, rev limiters

To: Eric Camiel <ecamiel@javanet.com>
Subject: Re: Tacks, rev limiters
From: rodbean@ix.netcom.com
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 10:23:09 -0700
Eric Camiel wrote:

> I installed a Lucas CD ignition and hall effect distributor as used on
> many race cars on my S1 Elan with a Hart twink and it was a huge
> improvement. However, the early Smith's tack ( the kind with the coil
> wire making an external loop thru the tack ) of course doesn't work. In
> fact, it never was very consistent despite frequent calibration. I think
> it was temperature sensitive. Any suggestions? How about modern after
> market tacks. Also, what rev limitors work with this setup?
> Thanks
> Eric

Eric,

Have you thought about going to a Smiths mechanical tach?  They work very
well.  They're consistent and reliable.  I had one on my S 1 1/2 race car.

Rod



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