Question about the Tachometer

[jwahl16]

I have a Question about the Tachometer
Ok, so I feel REALLY stupid asking this but:

How do i read the 0-1000 rpms of the tachometer?

Its a 0 then a big line then 5 little lines then a 1. Does that mean the tachometer starts at 500 or is each line equivalent 166 rpms? my guess is that it starts at 500, but you tell me.

I just need to know so i can adjust my idle properly.

Thanks again, sorry for being a newb.

 

[steve]

The stock tachometer isn't accurate enough to set your idle speed. Get an automotive multimeter or use a datalogger.

 

[jwahl16]

well what are those dashes supposed to represent? I would still like to have a general idea. If they are 166 per dash then i'm in a good spot (closer to the 1), if it starts at 500, i would lower my idle a little bit.

I'll look in to a logger though, thanks.

 

[steve]

well what are those dashes supposed to represent?

Can't help you there, I don't own a 2G.

 

[jwahl16]

ok, thanks, anyone else? (2g owners)

I can't believe there isn't an answer to this