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auto electrician can identify connection point and suitable type of tacho reqd this system is common on diesel engines in earthmoving eg "Backhoe" as they do not have ignition, if voltmeter is installed this method will also indicate alternator belt failure in flite. very handy with electronic ignition systems

hi Paul, EA 81 in Foxcon Terrier. changed system 15 months ago to Foxcon's coil on plug system. e.g. Foxcon modify distributor, no points no weights no moving parts except shaft. small brain box to mount, dual system, no advance or retard, Starting procedure, push button start , engine rotating then switch ignition on. timing set 28 degrees. back up battery recommended. no problems so far. simple system, comes wired up with approx 3 wire to connect. i had trouble with tacho pickup and ended up with tacho pulse off alternator. tidies up a lot of wiring. Cost $1000.00 complete.

re Foxcon Terrier LSA i was notified on 21/5/2012 that the Special Certificate of Airworthiness issued for my aircraft 24 xxxx is invalid and therefor the aircraft "must not be flow" until is has been reclassified to 19 xxxx. from what information i can get it appears to be an issue with the engine (Subaru) the negotiations have been beween the Manufacturer, C.A.S.A andR.A.A. The manufacturer informed me by email that my registration will be reclassified to 19 catagory. The aircraft was first registered as 24 xxxx on 6/3/2008 aproved by C.A.S.A and R.A.A. has been happily acceping my registration money since then. i purchased 24 xxxx aircraft for reasons such as dual controls for training if needed and hire of aircraft to other pilots whose criteria is acceptble to insurance provider. Manufacturer, C.A.S.A and R.A.A. have come to an agreement but guess who loses out financially (loss of value of aircraft) loss of maybe income from hire. you guessed right> ME. maybe i will be finacially compensated for the loss and projected losses that i have incurred. I still have not been notified when i can fly my aircraft or does is become a static display in a hanger that i pay rent for. i do not know the status of other owners dilemas. snow