jonbeedle
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 10:26 PM |
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Clocks. Advice needed
I have a set of MGBGT clocks and I have some questions.
1.The speedo will have to be connected to the gearbox using a specially made cable that will have an Escort fitting one end and an MG fitting the
other. is there another way of doing this like driving it off the propshaft revs?
2. Will any old fuel tank sender work with the fuel gauge?
3. Do the water temperature and oil pressure gauges need voltage stabilisers, if so what type?
4. Does the rev counter connect directly to the ignition coil positive terminal?
5. Should I admit defeat and trash the whole lot and invest in some new gauges including an electronic speedo, if so what are the recommendations?
Cheers
Jon
[Edited on 20/7/05 by jonbeedle]
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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Dale
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| posted on 20/7/05 at 10:32 PM |
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I am in the same situation as I want to fit mgb gauges to a ford engine.
If I cant get the mgb spedo 90% thing to work on the T5 I may put an electric spedo guts in the mechanical smiths case.
Dale
Thanks
Dale
my 14 and11 year old boys 22
and 19 now want to drive but have to be 25 before insurance will allow. Finally on the road
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jonbeedle
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 12:56 AM |
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Let me know how you get on.
Cheers
Jon
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 21/7/05 at 07:13 AM |
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Jon,
Try talking to Speedy Cables - they seem to be the favourite for stuff like this.
cheers,
David
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johnjulie
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| posted on 24/7/05 at 05:18 PM |
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A voltage stabiliser is required for the fuel and temp gauge, that is, if you are using an electrical temp gauge. If its capillary type with a bulb
that screws into the engine, the stabiliser will only be required for the fuel gauge. If you have a set off an MGB, the stabiliser may be fastened
onto the back of the Tach or Speedo.
The Tacho connects to the -ve side of the coil for -ve earth cars, usually a white/black wire, the +ve side of the coil goes to a fuse, usually a
white wire.
The green wire for the Tacho goes to a fuse. (British Leyland colour scheme)
Any old sender will not work, as some are for +ve, some for -ve, and not all -ve cars are the same. You probably could modify an MGB one if you can
get it to fit the tank opening OK. The arm may need modding to suite the depth of tank.
The Speedo may need recalibrating, depending on the wheel/tyre size. Suck it and see!
Cheers John
[Edited on 24/7/05 by johnjulie]
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Jon Bradbury
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| posted on 24/7/05 at 05:44 PM |
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Definitely worth keeping these dials as they'll add a classic look to your dash.
I would bin the Smiths voltage stabiliser if you have it (they are really shite) and build your own. Look here ->
CLICK.
If you sniff round the site you'll find all sorts of interesting information on Smiths instruments.
One thing that's said is that the electronic voltage regulator's a hell of a lot more accurate than the Smiths one. Not surprising
really...
Next hint. If you have a Sierra diff and gearbox the Ford speedo cable fits the back of a Smiths gauge with very little modification (basically cut
the metal sheath down a bit at the speedo head. And, it's got the same calibration, 100revs per mile (or is that 1000? can't remember;
whatever, it's the same).
We Merry Men in Tights <ahem>, sorry, Robin Hood Owners use them all the time.
Good luck..
JonB
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Marcus
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| posted on 25/7/05 at 05:40 PM |
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An old trick with the speedo was to get a cable for each, remove the inner cable and cut the outers in half. Re join Ford gearbox end to MGB speedo
end with stiff heatshrink and re thread inner.
The inner cables are usually a similar square drive.
I've done this with a number of different installations.
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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