96 Ski Nautique Tachometer Issues
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Topic: 96 Ski Nautique Tachometer Issues
Posted By: slobolg2
Subject: 96 Ski Nautique Tachometer Issues
Date Posted: February-12-2011 at 1:40am
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Hi,
My boat is running great but my tach seems to be registering lower than what it should be. Are there any pins or switches on the back that I could adjust? When I shut off the engine it doesn't return to zero but after reading a number of posts on this website that issue seems common. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. |
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Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: February-20-2011 at 8:22pm
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I assume you've tried cleaning up the connections. That's probably going to do it rather than making adjustments. At least that's the first try. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 95 Sport |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-20-2011 at 8:43pm
You may want to check the RPM's with a shop tach. "Seems" isn't very accurate!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
slobolg2 wrote:Posted By: levinmark
Date Posted: February-20-2011 at 9:27pm
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Dude and Brainard, you talk'n about pulling the dash and checking those connections, or at the motor if there is one, or both? I am not to familiar with the mechanics, Just curious. I have never pulled the dash, but will be soon to install a new depth finder. My tach is o.k., but might as well do some preventative maintenance while I am in there. How about blowing out the airguide tubes? My left speedo is about 2mph slower than the right one. Could that be debris in the tube, or a leak? I read about blowing them out while winterizing, but I had already winterized and it was freezing when I read to do that.
Thanks ------------- levin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-20-2011 at 10:03pm
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Levin,
It's never a bad idea to clean up any connection no matter where it's located. The moist marine environment is never good on connections. I always recommend using dielectric grease when you put them back together. It really helps keeping down any corrosion. I've never blown out a pitot tube on any boat I've owned or winterized. But, I don't boat where the speedo systems tend to plug up. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: levinmark
Date Posted: February-21-2011 at 12:11am
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Thanks for the input, I'll be sure to use the di-electric grease on my connections. As far as the pitot tubes, are those easy to replace if I wanted to do that? ------------- levin |
Posted By: The Dude
Date Posted: February-22-2011 at 12:48am
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I've never blown out a pitot tube either. Or replaced one.
Your speedos can be adjusted on the dial faces. That's what the posts coming out of the face are for. If you have access to GPS that will show you speed you can calibrate them that way...make sure you're going straight when you set them. ------------- Mullet Free since 93 http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=717&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995 - 95 Sport |
Posted By: slobolg2
Date Posted: February-22-2011 at 2:46am
| Thanks for helping troubleshoot my problem. I'll pull the pod again and recheck the connections. Thanks. |