Page 4 of 4
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 2:42 pm
by 2drToledo
These people are the best I've used for recalibration:
http://www.speedycables.com/
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 7:42 pm
by Carledo
Wuy485m wrote:Haha yes, no matter whats fitted I always seem to think it would look much better a bit lower and a bit wider!
Since these pictures were taken I have changed my column upper uj and shortened my traction arms by 10mm and it has transformed the handling. Much better feel and self-centering of the wheel!
One thing I would like to fix though is how inaccurate my speedo now is. Would anyone know if these can be recalibrated or adjusted? Or if the other speedos from the range will give me a better reading.
I currently have the 100mph speedo with the 3 lights within it for indicators, oil and charging. But when I am driving at 50 it is showing 70
Any Ideas?
Cheers
You're the lucky one, a combination of Carlton drive gears and a Nova SR dash has gifted me with a speedo which undereads by a massive 40%, 60 indicated is a true ton!
The proper thing to do is get the speedo recalibrated but before you do I would consider using a GT6 speedo which goes up to 140 and still has the lights in, also if you're planning on a taller diff do that first! Sensibly, that error is not too bad and if you know its there you can drive accordingly, thats what I do though I'm considering having a new 200mph face made for my speedo, only fear of being chavvy has stopped me!
Steve
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:22 am
by Wuy485m
Ahh cheers for that! I didnt realise the gt6 speedo went to 140.
I do have a 120mph speedo but ideally I would like to keep the lights in there to look original. I am using a sprint rear axle so Im not sure what other diff ratios can be used but its pretty nice as is. 70mph in 5th is around 3k
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 8:24 pm
by Carledo
AH! didn't realize you'd already changed out the diff, though I should have guessed you wouldn't still be running the 4.11 Toledo one!
With the Sprint axle being taller at 3.45 the speedo SHOULD under read however the drive gear is presumably Fiat and as such is a bit of an unknown. To get the speedo calibrated you will need to know this ratio plus the diff ratio (3.45 for a Sprint) and the rolling radius of the rear wheels.
Steve
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:08 pm
by toledogav222
hubba hubba thats lookin as ard az nails
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Wed May 15, 2013 1:33 pm
by Wuy485m
Cheers!
Had a bit of electrial trouble this weekend, the lower fuse kept blowing when turning the wipers on. Cleaned all the connections and wd40 etc but it still happens occasionally. I'm thinking since installing various other components it might be drawing more current through the fuse than it can take. Has anyone experienced this?
I'm thinking about installing a relay for the fuel pump to see if this helps. Or are the wiper units common to short out? I've covered it in electrical compound now so it wont get wet again
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 8:42 am
by Dolly-Nut
More components = more current = bigger fuse required.
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 9:27 pm
by Jod Clark
Check up under the dash that your wiper linkage hasn't started chewing through the loom...
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 10:46 pm
by Toledo Man
It can also catch on the ducting for the fresh air vent on the driver's side.
Re: WUY485M Toledo Twin Cam
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 11:12 pm
by Wuy485m
Yeah I'll have a check, thanks I hadn't thought of that.