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• Tachometer help needed
  • I had a recent tach problem...
  • Have you checked the system voltage when indicated RPMs drop?
    • Thanks,,,I'll check the voltage and the harness.
      • screeching usually means belt slipping
        • Your right,,,, what if?
          • How old is your belt and sheave?
            • Could be bearings on the alternator too?
  • Cruiser Jim nailed it.
    • Ah, the old belt tightening solution. Hope it works in Euro economy as well....
    • Yeah, the best kind of boat fix - free!