VDO Gauge Guide
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The bulb didn't look burned out, but I think it must have been the bulb. All others are fine. Luckily, this is the one instrument I can reach by taking off the side vent panel. And luckily I had another bulb that was unused in the warning light for the choke. Gave me a chance to hook up my side vent and rebuild the vent louver as well. I just need two more of those unicorns to have a full set!
Napalm00
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Wanted to update this thread. With the demise of Egauges its a tad more annoying to get VDO units. Jegs and Summit have them but the pricing is high and they add $5-15 for putting items in a box outside of shipping charges.
As Doug said above Lauderdale Speedo is great along with NSI Fleet for options on getting VDO units. They both offer programming the speedo to your mileage . I find working with Lauderdale easier and they tend to have more sensible shipping charges.
As Doug said above Lauderdale Speedo is great along with NSI Fleet for options on getting VDO units. They both offer programming the speedo to your mileage . I find working with Lauderdale easier and they tend to have more sensible shipping charges.
Anyone have any luck with a sender for a VDO temp gauge on a 12L 200 TDI (from a Disco)? Mine gauge registers hotter than infrared readings indicate. Multiple experts suspect it's the sender, and shop of previous owner tried various senders. Just curious if anyone has had any luck with a specific sender on this specific engine. If so I'll just buy it and try it.
Also run a good ground from the gauge to the bulkhead.
Napalm00
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VDO RPM COUNTER
Finally got my VDO rev counter. It came with all the little bits and nuts,just misses the cable which-AFAIK-is needed to run to the W socket on the alternator...is that a common cable or something special? Other than that,I thought it was a bit more plug & play thing,but judging by the instru...
Great post on setting the tach dip switches.
EDIT: to really dial it in you need a cheap laser reference tachometer about $20 on amzn
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I built my own harness from the speed sensor/plug. Works great, and it really must be an easier way than having to deal with the spinning cable. If you don't have the gauge(s) already in hand, and are like me, you will find that once you are actually holding the gauge, looking at the back of it, it will all become clear. It's an easy switch to the electronic speed sensor.
Napalm00
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As noted above I also just snapped off a oil pressure adapter in the housing. I got mine from Matt lewis racing and the quality was pretty poor, the threaded nipple almost seemed like it was made from a cast material. I just received one I ordered via amzn and It looks much better. SS, machined and much much thicker on the neck of the thread that inserts into the housing.
it does however have some machining swarf left over so i twill need to be cleaned out.
Amazon.com: Adapter/Oil Pressure Gauge Meter 1/8" NPT Female X M10 M10X1 Male & Female Tee: Industrial & Scientific
Amazon.com: Adapter/Oil Pressure Gauge Meter 1/8" NPT Female X M10 M10X1 Male & Female Tee: Industrial & Scientific
www.amazon.com
it does however have some machining swarf left over so i twill need to be cleaned out.
Ran into a problem with gauge install by Doug. I need the correct sender for a 350-104 Oil Px sender. It’s going into a 3.5 V8. The one that came with the gauge isn’t working. Can anyone help out with the correct part number? Lauderdale Speedo guy seems to think it’s the 360-003. He said it’s not metric, it’s 1/8th NPT.
I don't have a problem.
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My understanding is the stock temperature sender location is 5/8" UNF. VDO does not do a sender of that size, so you would need an adapter. Why put in an oil temp gauge? They do not really do anything useful. Oil pressure is a good thing to have. x2 oil pressure would be my concern for...
Just want to clarify:
At no point did I intend to infer that my experience with Doug and this install has been anything but great. Re-reading my post above I can see how it puts Doug in a negative light. This was NOT my intention at all. Doug has been superb with all of the work I’ve asked him to do. He was patient waiting for me to get the money together and stored the engine for free. I honestly could not recommend him more. I knew that I was getting top quality work and he helped me using parts I provided, which I know many shops will not do.
My poorly written post was just trying to get some help with a part number that Doug asked me to order so he could finish my truck. I shouldn’t have mentioned his name in that post at all.
Publicly want to apologize to Doug for any grief that my post has produced. I have nothing but good things to say about my dealings with him so far, both personally and professionally. Again I am sorry.
At no point did I intend to infer that my experience with Doug and this install has been anything but great. Re-reading my post above I can see how it puts Doug in a negative light. This was NOT my intention at all. Doug has been superb with all of the work I’ve asked him to do. He was patient waiting for me to get the money together and stored the engine for free. I honestly could not recommend him more. I knew that I was getting top quality work and he helped me using parts I provided, which I know many shops will not do.
My poorly written post was just trying to get some help with a part number that Doug asked me to order so he could finish my truck. I shouldn’t have mentioned his name in that post at all.
Publicly want to apologize to Doug for any grief that my post has produced. I have nothing but good things to say about my dealings with him so far, both personally and professionally. Again I am sorry.
One more point as I think about this. The “problem” I was referring to was MY inability to find the correct part number. I looked though a couple of forums and was unable to figure out the part I needed.
At no point have I had any “problems” with Doug or his work. Quite the opposite.
I feel bad that my post involved Doug and his business. Again I apologize.
At no point have I had any “problems” with Doug or his work. Quite the opposite.
I feel bad that my post involved Doug and his business. Again I apologize.
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MountainD
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That makes 6/8 wire (signal wire) red on the brake connector. I was mainly confused if the + (POS) was 6/8, or if signal.
black = POS, speedo pin 2
green = ground, and/or speedo pin 3
red = signal, speedo pins 6/8
As you can see, I took my chances with the Amazon version of the sensor.
I want to confirm this as correct wiring as I finished it tonight:
black = POS, speedo pin 2
green = ground, and/or speedo pin 3
red = signal, speedo pins 6/8
I also want to confirm the suitability of the aftermarket amazon cheap (relatively) $50 Odometer Sensor YBE100530 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3PGXQJ/?coliid=I2FNRL01MMHAPO&colid=3NIOO8TT3SMV2&psc=1
Can someone tell me what the Ohms are on the stock fuel sender Empty and Full. Mine isn't working or I'd check my self.
I'm getting ready to order VDOs and just trying to get it right.
1990 D90 tank is under the right hand seat I'm pretty sure this is the part that is in my tank
https://www.roversnorth.com/parts/stc1139_fuel_sender_defender_90_side_tank_diesel_genuine
anyone know the Land Rover Part number?
thanks
I'm getting ready to order VDOs and just trying to get it right.
1990 D90 tank is under the right hand seat I'm pretty sure this is the part that is in my tank
https://www.roversnorth.com/parts/stc1139_fuel_sender_defender_90_side_tank_diesel_genuine
anyone know the Land Rover Part number?
thanks
