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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 04:59 PM
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Default testing revcounter feed

my revcounter (2nd hand) keeps stopping working and then starts working etc. etc.

i wanna test if its shonky wiring or shonky revcounter... can i put a multimeter on the feed wire n see if its still getting a signal when it stops workin? or will my £10 digital multimeter not be good enuf to see the pulses etc?
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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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try another set of clocks jim, rev counters were a problem on sierras-sold quite a few sets over the years because of this problem.

mk2 xr2's seemed to suffer also-used to sell loads of clocks for them.

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Old Sep 9, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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i just gave a set of clocks to my mate jim, you could of had them. If i get a set of clocks with the pulse speedo i'll send you mine if you want.

unless you get some sooner
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