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Old 07-04-2009
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I would strongly suspect that the lower pulley is connected to the crankshaft. Getting a reliable reading with an optical tach is not as easy as it first appears. Any difference in reflectivity can produce a "pulse" and through off the reading. Make sure the reflective tape is on a clear are of the pulley and move the sensor in and out until you get a steady reading.
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