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Re: How does the OTC minute man tester know the engine RPMs?
Posted to Tool & Equipment Forum on 1/31/2006 3 Replies

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I belive it 'estimates' the rpm's by measuring the AC frequency of the charging system. Try disabling the charging system and see what you get.. My SO tester questions if the engine is at idle, or 200... Login to read more.

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