Tiny Tach Help

Discussion in 'Outboard Maintenance' started by rkmurphy, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. Jan 31, 2010 #1
    rkmurphy

    rkmurphy Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys. Just installed my Tiny Tach and took it out for a test today. It's the model number 2XLR for a Merc 25 EFI (this is the model Tiny Tach said I needed). The idle RPM seem to be pretty accurate (between 800 and 900) but the top end seems to be almost cut in half at around 3000 or less. I know I'm getting more than that but, why isn't it reading it?
     
    rkmurphy, Jan 31, 2010
    rkmurphy, Jan 31, 2010
  3. Jan 31, 2010 #2
    Brett

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    I've never installed one RK. Did you read all the instructions?
    Is there a switch to change from 2 stroke to 4 stroke?
     
    Brett, Jan 31, 2010
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  5. Jan 31, 2010 #3
    cal1320

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    Mine was inaccurate as well until I wrapped the the red wire around the plug wire a couple of more times.
     
    cal1320, Jan 31, 2010
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  6. Jan 31, 2010 #4
    TomFL

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    Hmmmm.....slow to plane, and tiny tach isn't reading properly at WOT.....

    Check your instructions for the TT install; be sure it's wrapped on the correct plug wire and if my memory serves me correctly it's 4 wraps then cut off the excess.

    Be sure your ground is good.

    Barring that, I'd start pulling spark plugs and see what they look like, although on an EFI motor I'd bet you'd not see anything abnormal.

    Gears are running in my head wondering if you have a cylinder not firing or something at WOT, given all your concerns about your rig taking so long to plane.

    -T
     
    TomFL, Jan 31, 2010
    TomFL, Jan 31, 2010
  7. Jan 31, 2010 #5
    noeettica

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    I'm going to try a Sendec We'll see How that Goes LOL   :D

    This one :)

    http://www.sendec-products.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151&Itemid=189
     
    noeettica, Jan 31, 2010
    noeettica, Jan 31, 2010
  8. Feb 1, 2010 #6
    rkmurphy

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    They sent me the wrong one. Great customer service...I called this morning, told them the issue I was having, and told them the motor was an EFI 3 cylinder. The guy is shipping me the correct one today and I'll just send the old one back. No shipping charge. Good stuff!
     
    rkmurphy, Feb 1, 2010
    rkmurphy, Feb 1, 2010
  9. Feb 1, 2010 #7
    noeettica

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    WOW a 3 Banger ! when did that happen ... You might be able to get the firmware flashed for more HP ;-)
    Dave
     
    noeettica, Feb 1, 2010
    noeettica, Feb 1, 2010
  10. Feb 2, 2010 #8
    mark_gardner

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    got a link to their web site murphy? i need one for my 2 smoke :cool: thanks bro :)
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2010 #9
    rkmurphy

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    Here you go, sir!

    http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/index.php

    Call first to make sure you get the right one! Even then, they may give you the wrong one... :D

    Great customer service, though!
     
    rkmurphy, Feb 2, 2010
    rkmurphy, Feb 2, 2010
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