The Balmar XT-Series Alternators features 16 stator poles, rather than the usual 12. This may lead to difficulties when pairing it with certain legacy tachometers as they are unable to adjust for this difference.

Before using your existing tachometer, please ensure that it is adjustable for this situation. If not, Balmar has a solution in the form of their Tacho Signal Stabilizer (15-TSS),