HorseFixer 2,012 #1 Posted February 8, 2011 When I got the C-120 the Hobbs was no Workey, <_< So I was looking around on Flee Bay and ran across a the Hour combination RPM GAUGE which also has settable service indicators. I installed it last night and so far so good works pretty neat. Your able to set the service time to what ever you want in hours. When you turn the tractor off it goes to Hours ran when you start the tractor it automatically switches to RPM by a wire from the GAUGE wrapped around the spark plug wire. It has a lithium ION battery and is good for many years and even if the battery does go bad, the settings and readings are stored in non volatile memory, until you change the Battery. I think it was like $ 24.00 delivered to my door. anyways here are some Pics. The Gauge Showing 0.4 hrs with Tractor Off. Tractor on at idle Gauge showing 660 rpm. Tractor on full throttle reading 1680 rpm. Hula Gal swayin to the Sound of The Kohler! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #2 Posted February 8, 2011 OOH, that's pretty cool, priced right too. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
420lse 18 #3 Posted February 9, 2011 That's very cool. Nice gagget! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,083 #4 Posted February 9, 2011 Looks cool but isnt full throttle closer to 3600rpm's? Mike.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgoyette 12 #5 Posted February 9, 2011 Looks cool but isnt full throttle closer to 3600rpm's? Mike.......... that is what I was thinking?? Does it require calibration? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #6 Posted February 9, 2011 WTF never thought of it You guys are on it! Guess Im used to looking at the Tack on my jeep! I Bet I need to adjust a setting prolly came preset on 2 cycle mode or something! Well Hi Ho, Hi Ho, out in the Cold AZZ weather I GO! Be back in a bit if it works with some pictures... If it don't? Well looks like I will be introducing it to my Ole' Pal Sluggo! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,131 #7 Posted February 9, 2011 K Kohler singles fire every other revolution, not every revolution like many of the other small engines. They do require a special tach, or you can just double the reading on the "wrong' ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #8 Posted February 9, 2011 K Kohler singles fire every other revolution, not every revolution like many of the other small engines. They do require a special tach, or you can just double the reading on the "wrong' ones. Thanks TT good point! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #9 Posted February 9, 2011 Sluggo could fix that minor problem. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #10 Posted February 9, 2011 Well Real men don't need To read the Destructions! Well that were it! After reading the destructions and setting it to the setting to fire every other revolution as TT suggested It worked like a champ. I think I would contribute the difference at full throttle of 240 RPM ~ 3360 from 3600 is due to the Hydraulic pump drag? What do you guys think? Thanks Sparky & TT Tractor Full Throttle 3360 RPM... How do ya like me now! Idle Adjustment Destructions Tractor At Idle 960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,083 #11 Posted February 9, 2011 I think I would contribute the difference at full throttle of 240 RPM ~ 3360 from 3600 is due to the Hydraulic pump drag? What do you guys think? Tractor Full Throttle 3360 RPM... How do ya like me now! Cant you pull up on the tranny disengaging handle so theres no load on the motor? I thought only the Eatons like on my 416 were "on" all the time? Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,183 #12 Posted February 9, 2011 My C-160 the parking brake will disengage the transmission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #13 Posted February 9, 2011 I think I would contribute the difference at full throttle of 240 RPM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #14 Posted February 9, 2011 You need to set your governor to 3600 rpm by moving the throttle stop on the block slightly, if you want to hit 3600 rpm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #15 Posted February 9, 2011 From your vids and pics it looks like the Snow Chucker is running/working just fine. So it doesn't hit the max RPM who cares.... if it aint broke don't fix it! BTW you've got a nice set up in there. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmessenger 0 #16 Posted February 9, 2011 I don't know if I would trust my engine to a $20 tachometer if it reads 10% low and you set it to 3600 say good-bye to your rod. 3300 sounds safe to me without first verifying its accuracy. tm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #17 Posted February 9, 2011 Yep! I think I should leave well enough alone. I think its close enough to call it good! Heck Rev that engine up and I might blow snow to China! Hey speaking of China my Temp Gauger/Clock as you can see in the pictures has been flippin out so I did an Flee Bay upgrade for $10.95 shipping included. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #18 Posted February 9, 2011 how about a GPS ? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,012 #19 Posted February 9, 2011 Well now that you mentioned that How about this Jensen JHD910. You Can get with Jensen mini speakers, outdoor rubber antenna & Mount, And Jensen headphones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #20 Posted February 9, 2011 Those are nice radios Duke, a tad expensive but great quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkopp 1 #21 Posted February 9, 2011 Bypass the governor, go for 5 grand on the tack and chuck that snow farther than you have ever done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,530 #22 Posted February 9, 2011 I have one of those ( hour-tach gauges ) just like that one on my Kohler K301 and it works great. I got it at Northern about 2 years ago. If you read the instructions carefully ( instructions are a bit confusing ) it will tell you how to calibrate it for the engines that fire on every second revolution.Like the Kohlers do. Good Luck!! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,530 #23 Posted February 9, 2011 Duke...do you have a sleeper cab on that tractor? It looks to nice to get out of. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #24 Posted February 9, 2011 Duke...do you have a sleeper cab on that tractor? It looks to nice to get out of. Oh for Gawd sakes, don't give him any more ideas! Duff :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris11 184 #25 Posted February 10, 2011 I think hes going to plow for the state............................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites