Engine Watchdog TM2

Submitted: Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 10:27

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Jimbo 2121

I am thinking about getting one of these and want to get some feedback from anyone who has one fitted. It looks like a good system as it monitors the temperature of the actual engine and not just the water level in the radiator. You can also have it hookup to your low oil pressure light. One problem is that it would alarm when starting the engine untill the oil pressure comes up. Is there some way to make the unit turn on say 10 after the ignition is turned on?

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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 12:37

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 12:37

I'm surprised Mike harding hasn't jumped in yet.
Yep, sure is. A simple 555timer with a relay would do it, but you'd have to build it.
Not sure what's availiable commercially. Have you had a peek at Jaycar etc ?

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Follow Up By: Jimbo 2121 - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 14:23

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 14:23

I've heard a little bit about one-shot relays. But I don't know much about them or if they are suitible for the application.

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Follow Up By: Jimbo 2121 - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 20:05

Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 20:05

I ended up getting a Flexitimer kit from Jaycar.

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Reply By: samsgoneagain - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 16:35

Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 16:35

www.cruzpro.com/ have a look at these. they have good stuff. square or round. silver or black. easy to hook up . self calibrating. 9- 24 volt. made in chioce bro new zuland too. i have one for temp alarm on engine. 80 decibel alarm set to what ever temp hi or low. the one i got was 200 $ . bit pricey but very accurate.

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