rev counter doing odd things this evening!!!

[Rubce]

Hi All

Whilst on the way from work to Wickes this evening I noticed that the rev counter was showing 1,300 revs despite the engine barely ticking over. She seemed to be idling oddly whilst stuck in traffic. Pulled into Wickes carpark and she was not happy about idling and I estimate the actual revs were less than 400 whilst the rev counter was still showing over a 1,000. Switched her off, went into the store and did my shopping. When I came back out and tried to restart her and she initially refused on the first turn of the key which is very unusual for her. She then started and ran fine all the way home. Later this evening I started her up again to put her away in the garage and she was ticking over fine.

Very strange! Any thoughts on what might have caused it?

Cheers

Bruce

[stag157.7]

another name for rev counter

is coil indicator


might be on the blink

alan

[Rubce]

Hi Alan

Thanks for the suggestion. Seeing the rev counter read more than triple what the actual revs are is very un-nerving! I have ordered a new coil and will pop it in the boot just in case the other one packs up.

Regards

Bruce

[ChasR]

If you are still on points I would add the condenser to the list (although the rev counter tends to have a mind of its own when the condenser short circuits)

[Tdm]

Might have nothing to do with it, but some years ago VMad gave me a reply to a question about my Rev Counter (doesn't work when lights are on)
saying that it was most likely a bad earth in the dash area. Still not got round to fixing it though.

[V Mad]

Cant help unless we know if you are on points or leccy.

[Rubce]

Electronic ignition fitted. Used the car several times since and no repeat of the incident.

Cheers

Bruce