Flywheel/Encoder patterns

[Mazda Ebrahimi]

RABBITT_Andrew at mv8.orbeng.com.au wrote:
> 
> >Currently, I'm using a 180 tooth wheel fixed to the harmonic
> >balancer.
> 
> a word of warning here, these things are designed to wobble about,
> therefore if your encoder is rigidly fixed to the crankshaft you'll be
> OK, but if it's just attached to the damper mass, your timings will be
> screwed up depending on the phase relationship between the damper mass
> and the crankshaft.
> 
> Andrew Rabbitt

Thanks Andrew.  I'll look into it as soon as I get to work tomorrow.  By 
the way, can you explain your thinking on the 60 tooth wheel.  I know 
Electromotive uses both the 60 tooth design and the 120 tooth design.

Best Regards, Mazda