I hear you Lyle. I'm not happy with my Harbor freight cheapo tachometer either. It is fun to watch it wiggle, but I trust it not for accuracy
I was happy to get a 0-60 in 22.2 seconds verified by GPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1fhp3Z7zo4
Mark Portland Or.
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David, that is a good way to convert almost every engine over to a more reliable system. I have done that on a few vehicles. My custom Honda system uses a hall effect and has held up well, but my engine won't rev past 7,500 under load. The cam that lifts the points on the Honda has only 2 lobes so I don't think we have point float!
Their are lots of reasons the engine won't rev past 8K, the profile of the Honda's camshaft's is the big limiting factor, it's designed for torque not 8,000 rpm.
Mark, sorry about your camera. As far as you shifting at 8,000+ rpm, get a tach that works. The tach jumps from 6,000rpm's to 8,500 faster than an F1 car. Maybe the 36hp engine is breaking the tires loose at 55mph, I drove my coupe yesterday and the tach climbs smooth and slow under load in 3rd gear, I bet your shifting at 6,500 to 7,000.
I like your video's but give us some accurate info.
Lyle