Flywheel/Encoder patterns

[Mark Eidson]

Many systems use only the distributor timing signal and work just fine for
spark and fuel.  Why would this be any different?  Are there suitable
encoders available to adapt for this application?  me

At 02:20 PM 12/6/96 MST, you wrote:
>
>>>An encoder giving absolute crank position would implicitly supply an
>>>interrupt when the position changes value. Reading crank position directly 


>Kalle has a good idea -- some sort of retrofit device in a distributor 
>housing that encodes off the cam. This would work great *IF* you could get 
>rid of all the mechanical slop between the crank and the encoder, like 
>timing-chain stretch and cam/distributor gear backlash.
>
>Snake
>no cool Fords yet, one cool Dodge
>
>
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