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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 01/23/2020 :  16:06:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Tim,

I have an Hour/RPM meter installed on my Honda-8hp.
Yes, the induction lead is on the spark plug wire.
Yes, it's mounted under the cowling.
The dealer just used a tie-wrap to a spot near the carb.

There is a battery that needs to be replaced after a few years.
Russ Johnson
2005 C250WB Hull 793
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 01/23/2020 :  16:31:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Tim,

There is a battery that needs to be replaced after a few years.
That begs the question...when you replace the battery, does the meter return to zero? That wouldn't be a problem as long as you expect it, and make a note of the reading before you change the batteries.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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keats
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Response Posted - 01/23/2020 :  16:51:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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Originally posted by Russ.Johnson

Tim,

There is a battery that needs to be replaced after a few years.
That begs the question...when you replace the battery, does the meter return to zero? That wouldn't be a problem as long as you expect it, and make a note of the reading before you change the batteries.


Thank you Russ, that is helpful. And Steve, the one I bought has a non-serviceable battery said to last "10 years". I guess if I'm still at it I'll just buy a new one at about 8 years and and note the reading.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Lake Don Pedro, CA
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islander
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Response Posted - 01/31/2020 :  18:02:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Tim, I use one to set RPM speeds on small engines like lawn mowers, snow blowers and my idle speed on my outboard. I've found them to be very useful and accurate but I have never mounted one permanently.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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keats
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Response Posted - 01/31/2020 :  20:31:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote


I attached it. I'm going to use it mainly as an hour meter, I don't run the engine a lot and want to keep track of maintenance intervals.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Lake Don Pedro, CA
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islander
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Response Posted - 02/01/2020 :  05:38:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think it's a great idea. Now it's a wait and see if it can hold up to the heat and vibration. Please let us know how it works out, I wouldn't mind adding one myself.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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keats
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Response Posted - 12/01/2021 :  19:09:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Circling back on this very old post to report that, after 18 months and 100 hrs of service, the digital hour meter is doing fine. This includes a very hot summer. Double sided foam tape used to attach the display to the flywheel cover is not holding so I'll be checking clearance and replacing with some short screws.

It's handy to know exactly how many hours I have on the motor and perform service at correct intervals.
Tim Keating
1985 C-25 TR/FK #4940
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Lake Don Pedro, CA
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 12/01/2021 :  20:59:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Tim,
It’s good to hear that everything worked out.
Updates on old posts is what we want to hear.
Thanks, Russ
Russ Johnson
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