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Stihl 4-mix engines : how to set tachometer : 360° or 720° ??
« on: December 19, 2013, 12:43:25 pm »
Hello,

Does anybody know how many Sparks/revolution of the crankshaft ?

Normally I think the 4-mix motors act like a 4-stroke, thus: 1 spark each 2 turns of the crankshaft = 720°

I bought a tachometer TT20 , and I wonder which setting to apply for reading correct rpm : is it 720 or 360??

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copy paste = The STIHL 4-MIX Motor runs in comparison to the common 4-stroke engine with the usual petrol-oil mix (1:50). The 2-stroke mix is distributed through a bypass channel to the enginer and thus ensures complete lubrication.


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In a week or so I will have my tachomter. It is adjustable for 720 - 360 - 180 - etc.

When it is there I will give it a test to see witch setting it must have - I think 720° (1 revolution each 2 turns)

When I know I will post the result.

Thanks anyway for your feedback  ;D

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The four mix spark plug fires every time the piston passes TDC just like on a B&S
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What does that mean for the tachometer?  Should it be set at 360° or at 720° to read the right amount of rpm? ???

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What does that mean for the tachometer?  Should it be set at 360° or at 720° to read the right amount of rpm? ???

Set it for 360°.

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O.K. I'll do that ! ;D

 

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