[AT] OT- hour meter

[Mike M]

Thanks Larry, how would I determine which ignition I have? It's a new 6.5 horse B&S if that helps. 

Would there be a way to wire this one in? I really don't need RPM, just hours.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200246424_200246424?cm_mmc=Aggregates-_-Google-_-Engines%3ESmall%20Engine%20Accessories-_-160589


Thanks,
Mike M

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From: Larry Goss 
Receiver: Antique tractor email discussion group 
Time: 2012-03-02, 10:42:27
Subject: Re: [AT] OT- hour meter


FWIW, I have several hour-meter's on small engines, Mike. One I have on a PK has been mounted to the instrument panel for 7 or 8 years, and still gives the rpm's and elapsed hours. It's one of those $30 jobs that is sold through small engine repair shops, etc. I had one on a Vermeer stump grinder that I bought at Home Depot when they were upgrading their rental units. The battery went dead on it, so I contacted the Vermeer dealer to get a new battery (and for instructions for how to get the unit open). Answer -- the whole unit is designed as a throw-away. When the battery goes dead, you buy a new tach/hour-meter. If you go that route (El Cheapo model) be aware that there are two models available depending on whether your ignition is timed with a cam/magneto that only fires on the compression stroke, or if the plug fires on every crank revolution.

Larry

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From: "Mike M" <meulenms at gmx.com>
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Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2012 10:27:40 PM
Subject: [AT] OT- hour meter

Hi all,
I bought a new wood splitter the other day and would like to install a simple hour meter on it for maintenance tracking. I see some digital ones, but thats really fancier than I need and I question their durability. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Mike M
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