The other day while taking my boat on its maiden voyage, I noticed that when the engine sync gauge was right in the middle (synced) the rpm's were off on the two motors.
If I matched the rpm's the sync gauge was off.
As this is my first boat with dual motors I'm curious to which is preferred.
And how would I correct the difference if that is in fact possible?
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Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's
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Dark Horse
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Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's
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Re: Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's
One is obviously incorrect. Unsynced engine will not have a smooth sound, more like a hum or moaning going on. Which sounded right? Sync gauge or tachs synced?
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Re: Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's
Tachs synched by far. You could hear and feel the difference and that was how I ran it.
That Being said can I correct the sync to match the tach?
That Being said can I correct the sync to match the tach?
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Re: Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's
A mechanic told me years ago to go by the sync not the tachs. if your rudders are true straight, experiment in a open body of smooth water. If the boat veers of one way or the other your problem 
should be resolved as to which is true.
should be resolved as to which is true.Mike 
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