when buying handheld tach

[now151]

can i have someones opinion on what type of digital hanheld tach is best to buy. i've seen ones that clip on spark plug wires, ones that point at reflective tape and ones that contact on centers of shafts, some that are included in a multi meter unit. which way should i go? i was leaning towards the one that hook over any spark plug wire. i've also seen them in combination with timing lights. thanks

 

[LAC_STS]

Re: when buying handheld tach

Your preference. I'd go with either the timing light one or the multimeter one.

I have both and both work fine.

 

[Bondo]

Re: when buying handheld tach

Ayuh,... Agreed,...
Get the Timing Light/ Tach combo...

 

[dan t.]

Re: when buying handheld tach

Yup, agree with Bondo, timing light/tach

 

[eavega]

Re: when buying handheld tach

+1 more for Bondo's post. The optical (reflective tape) ones are somewhat useful when they work, but the planets have to align perfectly to get an accurate reading.

Rgds